Miller Electric Miller DU-OP manual Servicing Air Cleaner, Do not run engine without air

8-3. Servicing Air Cleaner

					Y Stop engine.
					Y Do not run engine without air
1	2	3	4		cleaner or with dirty element. En-
					gine damage caused by using a
					damaged element is not covered
					by the warranty.
					. The air cleaner primary element can
					be cleaned but the dirt holding capac-
					ity of the filter is reduced with each
					cleaning. The chance of dirt reaching
					the clean side of the filter while clean-
	Optional				ing and the possibility of filter damage
					makes cleaning a risk. Consider the
				5	risk of unwarrantable equipment
					damage when determining whether
					to clean or replace the primary ele-
					ment.
					If you decide to clean the primary ele-
					ment, we strongly recommend instal-
					ling an optional safety element to pro-
					vide additional engine protection.
					Never clean a safety element. Re-
					place the safety element after servic-
					ing the primary element three times.

Keep nozzle 2 in (51 mm) from element.

Clean or replace primary element if dirty (see note above before cleaning). Re- place primary element if damaged. Re- place primary element yearly or after six cleanings.

1 Housing

2 Safety Element (Optional)

3 Primary Element

4 Dust Cap

5 Dust Ejector

To clean air filter:

Wipe off cap and housing. Remove cap and dump out dust. Remove element(s). Wipe dust from inside cap and housing

BlowInspectwith damp cloth. Reinstall safety element (if present). Reinstall cap.

Y Do not clean housing with air hose.

Clean primary element with compressed air only.

Air pressure must not exceed 100 psi (690 kPa). Use 1/8 in (3 mm) nozzle and keep nozzle at least 2 in (51 mm) from inside of element. Replace primary ele- ment if it has holes or damaged gaskets.

Reinstall primary element and cap (dust ejector down).

aircleaner1 2/01 − ST-153 929-B / ST-153 585 / Ref. S-0698-B

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