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14. PERIODIC SERVICE
Ex2900 / 3200 Operator's Manual
■ Servicing the Air Filter Element
Be careful to avoid injury:
●Touching hot surfaces can lead to skin burn. If the
engine has been running, the engine and its
components will remain hot. Before servicing, allow
the engine to cool off.
IMPORTANT: Avoid injury.
A damaged filter element may fail to catch dirt and dust,
and contaminants can enter the engine:
●NEVER wash the paper element.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage.
●NEVER attempt to clean the paper element by tapping
against another object.
●NEVER use compressed air to clean the paper element.
●ALWAYS replace the paper element when it is
contaminated, damaged or the seal is cracked.
1. Servicing the Primary Air Filter Element
1. Park the tractor safely.
2. Allow the engine to cool off.
3. Raise the hood.
4. Release the two latches that secure the canister cover
to the air cleaner canister.
5. Unhook the latch hooks from the air cleaner canister
and remove the canister cover.
(A) Latch hook
(B) Air cleaner canister
(C) Latches
(D) Air cleaner canister cover
(E) Primary element
6. Slightly raise the bottom of the canister.
7. Clean the element by the procedure below:
(1) When dry dust deposition is found on the element,
apply compressed air from inside the element to blow
away the dust. Keep the compressed air pressure
below 205 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm
2
, 30 psi).
(2) If carbon or oil deposition is found on the element,
immerse the element in detergent for 15 minutes,
wash it several times in water, and then rinse in clean
water and allow to dry. Once the element is fully dry,
inspect its interior using a light to check for any
damage.
5. Every 100 Hours
CAUTION
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(D)
(C)
(A)
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