MAINTENANCE
Replacing Heavy Duty Air Filter
If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly and the dust load indicator has turned red the air filter may be clogged. If run with a clogged air filter, disruption of operation can occur.
Cleaning/replacing the air filter is carried out as follows:
Only do so when the dust indicator is red.
WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust system, become very hot during operation. Risk for burns if touched.
Allow engine and exhaust system to cool at least two (2) minutes.
1.Unfasten the two metal clamps on the sides of the air filter cover. Remove the air filter cover.
2.Remove the paper filter. Lightly brush or use mild air pressure to clean.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not use compressed air to clean the air filter.
Do not wash the paper filter.
Do not oil the paper filter.
Do not tap filter to clean this could cause damage to the sealing.
3.Only remove and replace safety element after the paper filter has been replaced 3 or 4 times.
4.Refit the air filter as follows:
Check that the seal on the bottom of the paper filter is whole.
Mount the safety element in the air filter housing.
5.Place the paper filter over the safety element.
6.Replace the cover over the air filter housing. Fasten the two metal clamps making sure the cover is snapped into position.
7.Push top of dust load indicator to reset it.
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Cap Removal | |
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