Miller Electric Big Blue 600 X, Big Blue 500 PT manual Servicing Air Cleaner, To clean air filter

9-3. Servicing Air Cleaner

! Stop engine.

				NOTICE − Do not run engine without air
1	2	3	4	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
	Optional			makes cleaning a risk. Consider the
				risk of unwarrantable equipment
			5	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.

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.

		1	Housing
		2	Safety Element (Optional)
		3	Primary Element
		4	Dust Cap
		5	Dust Ejector
		To clean air filter:
		Wipe off cap and housing. Remove cap
		and dump out dust. Remove element(s).
		Wipe dust from inside cap and housing
		with damp cloth. Reinstall safety element
Blow	Inspect	(if present). Reinstall cap.

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).

aircleaner1 9/00 − ST-153 929-B / ST-153 585 / Ref. S-0698-B / Ref. 215 158

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