American-Lincoln Alto SR7770HC, Operator'S Manual, Instruction Book And Parts List

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GENERAL MACHINE MAINTENANCE
REMOVING AIR FILTER ELEMENT CLEANING AIR FILTER ELEMENT
A. Filter Housing A. Air Hose
B. Clamp Ring B. Filter Element
C. Filter Element
D. Wing Nut
E. Dust Cap
7. Clean the interior of the air cleaner housing with a damp cloth. Clean the element housing sealing surfaces.
8. Using an air hose, direct dry, clean air maximum 30 PSI up and down pleats on the inside of the filter. Do
not rap, tap, or pound dust out of the element.
WARNING
Wear approved eye protection when using air or water hoses to prevent eye injury.
9. After cleaning the air filter element, inspect it for damage by placing a bright light inside. The slight
estrupture requires replacement of the filter. Clean and inspect the ends of the element. They should be
unbroken and flexible. Remember that the element must be replaced after it has been cleaned three times.