LUBRICATION & PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning Air Cleaner / Evacuator Valve
FIG. 6-20:
Open the hood, and remove the left side
cover and front grill.
Press the evacuator valve, 2, to discharge any dirt
inside.
If there is moisture, wipe the inside of the air cleaner,
1 , with a rag.
FIG. 6-21:
Cleaning / Replacing Air Cleaner Filter
Element
Remove the clip, 3, and take the filter element, 4, out
of the air cleaner.
FIG. 6-22:
Use the following procedure to clean the
filter element:
• Using compressed air not to exceed 30 psi (200
kPa) from inside element, remove loose dirt,
grass, chaff, etc. Be careful not to damage ele-
ment pleats with air flow.
• If the element is coated with oil or soot:
1. Prepare solution of warm water and non-foaming
detergent.
2. Soak element for thirty minutes.
3. Agitate element in solution until oil and soot are
loosened.
4. Rinse element until rinse water is clear.
5. Allow element to completely dry. Do not dry by
using compressed air or heat.
• After cleaning (or washing) element examine for
pin holes, punctures, or tears. If element paper,
canister or seal show any signs of physical dam-
age, element must be replaced.
NOTE: Replace filter element which has already
been washed five times.
FIG. 6-20
FIG. 6-21
FIG. 6-22
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2
4
3
4
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