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TP-6905 6/1454 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance
4.4 Air Cleaner
At the interval specified in theservice schedule (Section
4.2), inspect and clean or replace the air cleaner
element. Clean the element more frequently in dirty,
dustyconditions.Check the elementfor accumulated oil
or dirt that could cause poor performance. Replace a
damaged air cleaner element. Follow the procedure
described below.
Air Cleaner Service Procedure
A dry-type air cleaner silences and filters the intake air.
The air intake silencer assembly connects to the intake
manifold via a rubber hose. Refer to Figure 4-4 during
this procedure.
GM90280
1. Air Cleaner Cover
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Figure 4-4 Air Cleaners
1. Release the retaining clips to open the cover and
then remove the air cleaner element.
2. Tap the element lightly against a flat surface to
dislodge loose surface dirt. Do not clean the
element in any liquid or use compressed air as
these will damage the filter element. Replace the
element and precleaner at the intervals shown in
the service schedule.
3. Examine the element and housing for damage.
Replace the element and housing if damaged.
4. Wipe the cover and housing with a clean rag to
remove dirt. Make sure the sealing surfaces fit
correctly.
5. Replace the air cleaner cover.
4.5 Exhaust System
Generator set operation. Carbon monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide is an
odorless, colorless, tasteless, nonirritating gas that can cause
deathif inhaled for evena short time. Avoid breathingexhaust
fumes when working on or near the generator set. Never
operate the generator setinside a building. Never operatethe
generator set where exhaust gas could seep inside or be
drawnintoapotentiallyoccupiedbuildingthroughwindows,air
intake vents, or other openings.
Carbon monoxide symptoms. Carbon monoxide can
cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide
is a poisonous gas present in exhaust gases. Carbon
monoxideis anodorless, colorless, tasteless, nonirritatinggas
that can cause death if inhaled for even a short time. Carbon
monoxide poisoning symptoms include but are not limited to
the following:
D Light-headedness, dizziness
D Physical fatigue, weakness in
joints and muscles
D Sleepiness, mental fatigue,
inability to concentrate
or speak clearly, blurred vision
D Stomachache, vomiting, nausea
If experiencing any of these symptoms and carbon monoxide
poisoning is possible, seek fresh air immediately and remain
active. Do not sit, lie down, or fall asleep. Alert others to the
possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. Seek medical
attention if the condition of affected persons does not improve
within minutes of breathing fresh air.