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TP-6804 12/11 63Section 5 Scheduled Maintenance
Precleaner Service
Use the following procedure to wash and oil the
precleaner as indicated in the service schedule. Wash
and oil the precleaner more often under extremely dusty
or dirty conditions.
1. Press the OFF button on the generator set
controller.
2. Disconnect the utility power to the generator set.
3. Disconnect the battery, negative (--) lead first.
4. Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove the
cover. Remove the precleaner from the paper
element. Wash the precleaner in warm water with
detergent. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all
traces of detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out
excess water (do not wring). Allow the precleaner
to air dry.
5. Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out all of the excess oil.
6. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element.
7. Reinstall the air cleaner cover. Secure the cover
with the cover retaining knob.
8. Reconnect the power to the battery charger.
9. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
Paper Element Service
Use the following procedure to replace the paper
element at the intervals specified in the service
schedule. Replace the paper element more often under
extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
1. Press the OFF button on the generator set
controller.
2. Disconnect the utility power to the generator set.
3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
4. Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove the
cover.
5. Remove the element cover nut, element cover, and
the paper element with precleaner.
6. Remove the precleaner from the paper element.
Note: Do not wash the paper element or clean it
with pressurized air, as this will damage the
element.
7. Replace the element if it is dirty, bent, or damaged.
8. Check the air cleaner base. Make sure it is secure
and not bent or damaged. Also check the element
cover for damage and fit. Replace all damaged air
cleaner components. Remove any loose dirt or
debris from the air cleaner base. Wipe the base
carefully so that no dirt drops into the intake throat.
Check the condition of the rubber seal on the air
cleaner stud and replace the seal if necessary.
9. Reinstall the paper element, precleaner, element
cover, element cover nut, and the air cleaner cover.
Secure the cover with the cover retaining knob.
10. Reconnect the utility power to the generator set.
11. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
5.4.2 Air Cleaner, 20RESA/RESAL
Models
The engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density
paper air cleaner element. See Figure 5-8.
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tp6515
1. Knobs (qty.2)
2. Cover
3. Paper element
4. Base
3
2
4
Figure 5-8 Air Cleaner Components
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine.
Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around the air
cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also check for
loose or damaged components. Replace all bent or
damaged air cleaner components.
Note: Operating the engine with loose or damaged air
cleaner components could allow unfiltered air
into the engine causing premature wear and
failure.