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7-3. Servicing Air Cleaner
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| damaged element is not covered |
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| . The air cleaner primary element can |
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| be cleaned but the dirt holding capac- |
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| ity of the filter is reduced with each |
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| cleaning. The chance of dirt reaching |
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| the clean side of the filter while clean- |
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| to clean or replace the primary ele- |
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| If you decide to clean the primary ele- |
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| ment, we strongly recommend instal- |
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| ling an optional safety element to pro- |
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| vide additional engine protection. |
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| Never clean a safety element. Re- |
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| place the safety element after servic- |
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| 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.
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| Wipe off cap and housing. Remove cap | ||
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| Wipe dust from inside cap and housing | ||
Blow | Inspect | with damp cloth. Reinstall safety element | ||
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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).
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