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Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
•
Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•
Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
•
Keep your hands, feet, face, other body parts,
and clothing away from the muffler and other hot
surfaces.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the air-filter-service indicator.
Every 25 hours—Remove the air-cleaner cover,
clean out debris, and check the air-filter-service
indicator.
Servicing the Air-Cleaner Cover
and Body
Important:
Replace the air-cleaner filter only
when the service indicator shows red
Changing the air filter before it is necessary only
increases the chance of dirt entering the engine
when you remove the filter.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the
loader arms.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Open the hood and secure the prop rod (if
applicable).
4.
Check the air-cleaner body for damage that
could cause an air leak. Check the whole intake
system for leaks, damage, or loose hose clamps.
Replace or repair any damaged components.
5.
Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull
the air-cleaner cover off the air-cleaner body
(Figure
41).
Important:
Do not remove the air filter.
1. Dust cap
2. Latch
3. Air-cleaner cover
6.
Squeeze the dust cap sides to open it and knock
the dust out.
7.
Clean the inside of the air-cleaner cover with
compressed air that is under 205 kPa (30 psi).
Important:
the air-cleaner body.
8.
Check the service indicator.
(Figure
41).
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•
Replacing the Filter
Important:
operate the engine with the air filter and cover
installed.
1.
Gently slide the filter out of the air-cleaner body
(Figure
Note:
the body.
Important:
2.
Inspect the new filter for tears, an oily film, or
damage to the rubber seal. Look into the filter
while shining a bright light on the outside of the
filter; holes in the filter appear as bright spots.
If the filter is damaged, do not use it.
3.
Carefully install the filter
Note:
by pushing on the outer rim of the filter while
installing it.
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Figure 41
4. Primary filter
5. Air-filter body
6. Service indicator
Do not use compressed air on
If the service indicator is clear, install the
air-cleaner cover with the dust cap oriented
downward and secure the latches
41).
If the service indicator is red, replace the
air filter as described in
(page
30).
To prevent engine damage, always
41).
Avoid knocking the filter into the side of
Do not attempt to clean the filter.
(Figure
Ensure that the filter is fully seated
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(Figure
Replacing the Filter
41).
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