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Servicei Instructions
Single- and Two-Stage Engine Air Cleanerrs
Remove the Filter
| Unfasten or unlatch the | |
| service cover. Because | |
| the filter fits tightly over the | |
| outlet tube to create the critical seal, there will | |
Rotate the | be some initial resistance, similar to breaking | |
the seal on a jar. Gently move the end of the filter | ||
filter while | ||
pulling | back and forth to break the seal then rotate while | |
straight out. | ||
pulling straight out. Avoid knocking the filter | ||
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If your air cleaner has a safety filter, replace it every third primary filter change. Remove the safety filter as you would the primary filter. Make sure you cover the air cleaner outlet tube to avoid any unfiltered contaminant dropping into the engine.
Clean Both Surfaces of the Outlet Tube and Check the Vacuator™ Valve
Use a clean cloth to wipe the filter sealing surface and the inside of the outlet tube. Contaminant on the sealing surface could hinder an effective seal and cause leakage. Make sure that all contaminant is removed before the new filter is inserted. Dirt accidently transferred to the inside of the outlet tube will reach the engine and cause wear. Engine manufacturers say that it takes only a few grams of dirt to "dust" an engine! Be careful not to damage the sealing area on the tube.
Wipe both sides of the outlet tube clean.
Outer edge of the | Inner edge of the | |
outlet tube | ||
outlet tube | ||
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If your air cleaner is equipped with a Vacuator Valve
Visually check and physically squeeze to make sure the valve is flexible and not inverted, damaged or plugged.
Inspect the New Filter for Damage
Inspect the new filter car eful ly, payi ng attention to the inside of the open end, w hich i s the sealing area. NEVER instal l a damag ed
filter. A new Donaldson r adial seal filter may have a dr y lubri cant on the seal to aid instal lation.
Insert the NewRadial Seal Filter Properly
If you' re servi cing the safe ty fil ter, thi s should be seated int o posi tion befo re instal ling the pr imary fil ter.
Insert the new filter car eful ly. Seat the filter by hand, m aking cer tain it is compl etely into the a ir cleaner housi ng before securing the cover in pl ace.
The critical seal ing ar ea wi ll stretc h
slightly, adjust itse lf a nd distri bute the se alin g pressure e venly. To comp lete a ti ght seal , appl y pr essur e by hand at the outer rim of the filter, not the fl exible center . (Av oid pushing on the ce nter of the urethane end cap.) No cover pr essur e is required to hold the sea l.
NEVER use the ser vice cove r to push the filter into place! U | sing the |
cover to push the fi lter in coul d ca use damage to the hous | ing, cover |
fastener s and will voi d the w arranty. |
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If the service cover hits the fi lter before i t is fully in place, r | emov e |
the cover and pus h the fi lter (by han d) fur ther into the air | cleaner |
and try agai n. Th e co ver should g o on with no extra force . Once the filter is in pl ace, secur e the serv ice cover .
Caution
NEVER use the service cover to push the filter into place! Using the cover to push the filter in could cause damage to the housing, cover fasteners and will void the warranty.
Inspect the Old Filter for Leak Clues
Visually inspect the old filter for any signs of leaks. A streak of dust on the clean side of the filter is a telltale sign. Remove any cause of leaks before installing new filter.
Check Connectors for Tight Fit
Make sure that all mounting ba nds, clamps, b olts, a nd connections in the entire air c leaner system a re ti ght . Check f or holes in pip ing and repair if needed . Any leaks i n your intake piping will send dust directly to the engine!
VANTAGE® 400 (CE)
