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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT
ENGINE AIR CLEANER
IMPORTANT: Never operate engine with air filters re-
moved.
FIG. 69: Lift up the engine hood to access air cleaner, 1.
Air cleaner consists of an outer dry paper element to filter
dust particles from intake air. Dust ejector, 2, traps dust
accumulation that falls from outer element.
Periodically "pinch" dust ejector to release accumulated
particles. If accumulation is damp, wipe ejector clean with
a cloth.
NOTE: Regular cleaning of dust ejector can reduce filter
element maintenance.
FIG. 70: Outer element may be cleaned (if in serviceable
condition) using following procedures:
Using compressed air not to exceed 200kPa from inside
element, remove loose dirt, grass, chaff, etc. Be careful
not to damage element pleats with air flow. If outer ele-
ment 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 loos-
ened.
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 (of washing) element examine for pinholes,
punctures, or tears. If element paper, canister or seal
show any signs of physical damage, element must be
replaced.
NOTE: Replace outer element which has already been
washed five times.
FIG. 69
FIG. 70
