5.4Air Cleaner Service
WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before working on the generator set. Remove the negative
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset button to shut down the generator set. (2) Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the battery cables, negative
WARNING
Fire.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks near fuels or the fuel system.
Servicing the air cleaner. A sudden backfire can cause severe injury or death. Do not operate the generator set with
the air cleaner removed.
5.4.1Air Cleaner, 8RESV/RESVL Models
The engine has a replaceable
Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around the air cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also check for loose or damaged components. Replace all bent or damaged air cleaner components.
Note: Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure.
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2. | Air cleaner element | 3 |
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4. | Air cleaner knob | 4 | 586536 |
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Figure 5-6 Air Cleaner Components
Paper Element Service
Use the following procedure to replace the paper element at the intervals specified in the service schedule. Replace the paper element more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
1.Press the OFF button on the generator set controller.
2.Disconnect the utility power to the generator set.
3.Disconnect the generator set engine starting battery, negative
4.Loosen the cover retaining knobs and remove the cover.
5.Remove the paper element.
Note: Do not wash the paper element or clean it with pressurized air, as this will damage the element.
6.Replace the element if it is dirty, bent, or damaged.
7.Check the air cleaner base. Make sure it is secure and not bent or damaged. Also check the element cover for damage and fit. Replace all damaged air cleaner components. Remove any loose dirt or debris from the air cleaner base. Wipe the base carefully so that no dirt drops into the intake throat. Check the condition of the rubber seal on the air cleaner stud and replace the seal if necessary.
8.Reinstall the paper element and the air cleaner cover. Secure the cover with the cover retaining knobs.
9.Reconnect the utility power to the generator set.
10.Reconnect the generator set engine starting battery, negative
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