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1000 h
Change Fuel
Filters. See
Section 8-4.
Drain Sludge
From Fuel
Tank. See
Section 8-4.
FUEL
SLUDGE
Blow Out Or
Vacuum Inside.
During Heavy
Service,
Clean Monthly.
OR
Service Welding
Generator Brushes
And Slip Rings.
Service More Often
In Dirty Conditions.*
Check
Valve
Clearance.*
1/2 in.
(13 mm) Check Belt
Tension. See
Section 8-8.
1200 h
Service Air
Compressor.*
3000 h
Clean/Set
Injectors.*
8-2. Servicing Air Cleaner
aircleaner1 4/96 – ST-153 585 / Ref. ST-184 780-C / Ref. ST-184 780-C / Ref. S-0698-B
Stop engine.
Do not run engine without air
cleaner or with dirty element.
Clean or replace element if dirty or
damaged. Replace element yearly
or after six cleanings.
1 Dust Cap
2 Baffle
3 Element
4 Plastic Fins
5 Housing
To clean air filter:
Wipe off cap and housing. Remove
cap and dump out dust. Wipe dust
from inside cap and housing with
damp cloth. Remove element and
reinstall cap.
Do not clean housing with air
hose.
Clean element with compressed air
only. Keep nozzle at least 1 in (25
mm) from inside of element. Max. air
pressure: 100 psi (690 kPa). Do not
remove plastic fins. Replace ele-
ment if it has holes or damaged
gaskets.
Reinstall element and cap (cap
arrows pointing up).
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Blow Inspect