R1040 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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away from any heavy dust clouds caused by operation. Also, make sure that exhaust
carbon cannot enter the air cleaner.
3
Discharge the dust vaccuator valve by pressing apart the lips of the ejection slot,
applying pressure as indicated by the arrows
.
See Fig 5.4.2 below.
Fig 5.4.2
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Clean the vacuation slot time to time.
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Remove any cakes of dust by pressing together the upper part of the valve.
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Make sure that vacuator valve is not damaged, if required change it
Cleaning of Filter Element
Cleaning of filter element is to be done only when a restriction indicator shows a red signal
even after the engine is stopped. For cleaning proceed as follows -
1)
Loosen the mounting band of the dust cup, take out the outer element for checking and
cleaning. See Fig 5.4.3 below
.
Fig 5.4.3
2) Use a damp cloth to wipe out all excess dust in the air cleaner.
3)
Thorough cleaning of the fitter element with compressed air is recommended.
Clean the element from inside to outside using the pressurised air pipe. See Fig
5.4.4 below
Fig 5.4.4
