Kioti LK3054XS, Workshop Manual

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GENERAL
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S265-WOO Feb. 2005
C. CLEANING AIR CLEANER PRIMARY ELE-
MENT
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and element.
2. Clean the element:
1) When dry dust adheres to the element, blow com-
pressed air from the inside, turning the element.
The compressed air pressure must be below 686
kPa (7 kgf/cm
3 , 99 psi).
2) When carbon or oil adheres to the element, soak
the element in detergent for 15 minutes then wash
it several times in water, rinse with clean water
and dry it naturally. After element in fully dried,
inspect inside of the element with a light and
check if it is damaged or not.
3. Replace air cleaner element:
Once yearly or after every sixth cleaning, whichever
comes first.
NOTE:
• Check to see if the evacuator valve is blocked
with dust.
(1) Element
(2) Cover
(3) Evacuator Valve
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• The air cleaner uses a dry element, never apply oil.
• Do not run the engine with the filter element
removed.
• Be sure to refit the cover with the arrow
©
(on the
rear of cover) upright. If the cover is improperly
fitted, evacuator valve will not function and dust
will adhere to the element.
• Do not touch the secondary element except in
cases where replacing is required.
(See “Replacing Air Cleaner Secondary Element”
in Every 1 Year maintenance.)
IMPORTANT
EVACUATOR VALVE
Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary
conditions - or daily when used in a dusty place - to get
rid of large particles of dust and dirt.