Genie Z-45 XC, Service Manual

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Part No. 52709 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 4 - 19
First Edition • Second Printing Section 4 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
A-16
Clean the Engine Air Filter
Element
Maintaining the engine air filter in good condition is
essential to good engine performance and service
life. Failure to perform this procedure can lead to
poor engine performance and component damage.
Perform this procedure with the
engine off.
All Models:
1 Remove the safety pin (if equipped) from the
engine pivot plate latch.
The engine pivot plate latch is
located under the engine turntable
pivot plate at the counterweight
end of the machine.
2 Open the engine pivot plate latch and swing the
engine pivot plate out and away from the
machine.
TABLE A PROCEDURES
3 Remove the end cap from the air cleaner
canister.
4 Remove the air filter retaining fastener. Remove
the filter element.
5 Clean the inside of the canister and the gasket
with a damp cloth.
6 Inspect the filter element. If needed, blow out
from inside out using low pressure dry
compressed air, or tap out dust taking care not
to damage the element.
7 Install the end cap onto the canister. Install and
tighten the retaining ring.
8 Swing the engine back to its original position
and close the engine pivot plate latch.
9 Install the engine pivot plate safety pin
(if equipped).