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Engine Maintenance
Air Cleaner Maintenance
•
Check the air cleaner body for damage which
could cause an air leak. Replace if damaged.
Check the whole intake system for leaks, damage
or loose hose clamps.
•
Service the air cleaner filter only when the service
indicator requires it or every 400 hours (more
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frequently in extremely dusty or dirty conditions).
Changing the air filter before it is necessary only
increases the chance of dirt entering the engine
when the filter is removed.
•
Be sure the cover is seated correctly and seals
with the air cleaner body.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Every 50 hours
Every 400 hours
1.
Pull the latch outward and rotate the air cleaner
cover counterclockwise
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2.
Remove the cover from the air cleaner body.
Before removing the filter, use low pressure air
(40 psi, clean and dry) to help remove large
accumulations of debris packed between outside
of primary filter and the canister. Avoid using
high pressure air which could force dirt through
the filter into the intake area. This cleaning
process prevents debris from migrating into the
intake when the primary filter is removed.
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1. Air cleaner indicator
2. Air cleaner latch
3.
Remove the primary filter
of the used element is not recommended due
to the possibility of damage to the filter media.
Inspect the new filter for shipping damage,
checking the sealing end of the filter and the
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(Figure
71).
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3. Air cleaner cover
(Figure
72). Cleaning
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