8-5. Servicing Air Cleaner
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| NOTICE − Do not run engine without air | |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | cleaner or with dirty element. Engine | |
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| ment is not covered by the warranty. | |
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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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| ing and the possibility of filter damage | |
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| makes cleaning a risk. Consider the | |
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| risk of unwarrantable equipment | ||
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| 5 | damage when determining whether | |
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| to clean or replace the primary ele- |
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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.
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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| 1 | Housing |
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| 2 | Safety Element (Optional) |
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| 3 | Primary Element |
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| 4 | Dust Cap |
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| 5 | Dust Ejector |
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| To clean air filter: | |
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| Wipe off cap and housing. Remove cap | |
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| and dump out dust. Remove element(s). | |
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| Wipe dust from inside cap and housing | |
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| with damp cloth. Reinstall safety element | |
Blow | Inspect | (if present). Reinstall cap. | |
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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 cap (dust ejector down).
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