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9-3. Servicing Air Cleaner
aircleaner1 9/02− ST-153 929-B / ST-153 585 / Ref. S-0698-B
!Stop engine.
NOTICE − Do not run engine without air
cleaner or with dirty element. Engine
damage caused by using a damaged ele-
ment 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-
ing and the possibility of filter damage
makes cleaning a risk. Consider the
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.
1 Intake Manifold
2 Service Indicator (Optional)
3 Window
4 Reset Button
Service air cleaner element if red band
appears in window. A green band means
air cleaner is okay. Press button to reset
indicator.
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.
5 Housing
6 Safety Element (Optional)
7 Primary Element
8 Cover
9 Dust Ejector
To clean air filter:
Wipe off cover and housing. Remove
cover and dump out dust. Remove ele-
ment(s). Wipe dust from inside cover and
housing with damp cloth. Reinstall safety
element (if present). Reinstall cover.
NOTICE − 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 cover
(dust ejector down).
Blow Inspect
85 7
9
Keep nozzle
2 in (51 mm)
from element.
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Optional
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3
4
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