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PERIODIC SERVICE
ENGLISH
B
Cleaning Air Cleaner Element [Single
Element Type]
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and the element.
2. Clean the element:
(1) When dry dust adheres to the element, blow
compressed air from the inside, turning the
element. Pressure of compressed air must be
under 205kPa (2.1kgf/cm , 30 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 is fully dried,
inspect inside of the element with a light and
check if it is damaged or not. (referring to the
instructions on the label attached to the case.)
3. Replace air cleaner element:
Once yearly or after every sixth cleaning, whichever
comes first.
A
Check to see if the evacuator valve is blocked with
dust.
A
The air cleaner uses a dry element, never apply oil.
A
Do not run the engine with filter element removed.
A
Be sure to refit the cover with the arrow (on the
cover) upright. If the cover is improperly fitted, dust
passes by the baffle and directly adheres to the
element.
C
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.
(1) Drain plug (both sides)
(1) Element
(2) Evacuator valve
(3) Cover
