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Air Cleaner
1. Service the air cleaner filter every 400 hours (more
frequently in extreme dusty or dirty conditions). Do not
over service air filter.
2. Check air cleaner body (1) for damage which could
possibly cause an air leak. Replace damaged air clean-
er body.
3. Make sure air cleaner cover (2) is sealing around
the air cleaner body (1).
4. Release latches (3) securing the air cleaner cover
(2) to the air cleaner body (1). Separate cover from
body. Clean inside of air cleaner cover.
5. Gently slide filter element (4) out of the air cleaner
body (1) to reduce the amount of dust dislodged. Avoid
knocking filter element against air cleaner body.
6.Inspect filter element (4) and discard if damaged. Do
not wash or reuse a damaged filter.
Washing Method
A. Prepare a solution of filter cleaner and water.
Soak filter element (4) in the solution for 15 minutes.
Refer to directions on filter cleaner carton for com-
plete information.
B. After soaking filter element (4) for 15 minutes,
rinse it with clear water. Maximum water pressure
must not exceed 40 psi to prevent damage to the fil-
ter element. Rinse filter element from the clean side
to the dirty side.
C. Dry filter element (4) using warm flowing air
(160_F maximum), or allow element to air–dry. Do
not use a light bulb to dry the filter element because
damage could result.
Compressed Air Method
CAUTION
Use eye protection such as goggles
when using compressed air.
A. Blow compressed air from the inside to the out-
side of the dry filter element (4). Do not exceed 100
psi to prevent damage to the filter element.
Figure 12
1. Air cleaner body
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Latch
4. Filter element
2
3
4
1
B. Keep air hose nozzle at least 2 inches from the
filter element (4). Move nozzle up and down while
rotating the filter element. Inspect for holes and
tears by looking through the filter element toward a
bright light.
7. Inspect new filter element (4) for shipping damage.
Check sealing end of new or used filter element. Do not
install a damaged filter element.
8. Insert filter element (4) properly into the air cleaner
body (1). Make sure filter element is sealed properly by
applying pressure to the outer rim of the filter element
when installing. Do not press on the flexible center of the
filter element.
9. Reinstall air cleaner cover (2) and secure latches
(3). Make sure cover is positioned with top side up.