Fayat Dynapac DFP6, Operating Instruction

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8.6 Weekly
8.6.1 Checking, cleaning the air filter
NOTICE!
Danger of engine damage!
– Do not start the engine after having removed
the air filter.
– If necessary, the air filter may be cleaned up to
six times.
– Cleaning does not make sense if the air filter
element is covered with a sooty deposit.
– Do not use gasoline or hot fluids to clean the
filter element.
– After cleaning, the air filter must be inspected
for damage using a torch.
– Do not continue to use a damaged air filter ele-
ment. If in doubt use a new air filter.
Protective equipment: n Working clothes
n Protective gloves
n Safety goggles
1. Park the machine in secured condition
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Chapter 6.6
„Parking the machine in secured condition“ on page 67 .
2. Allow the engine to cool down.
3. Unscrew wing nut (1) and remove cover (2).
4. Clean the cover.
5. Unscrew wing nut (3) and remove filter element (4).
6. Check the rubber seal (5), replace if necessary.
The rubber seal frequently sticks to the filter
element.
Removing the air filter
Fig. 59
Maintenance – Weekly
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