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▶ Do not tap the element on a
hard place when cleaning.
▶
If the element is cracked,
change it with new one.
Notice
(6) Air cleaner (Dry type)
①
Cleaning filter element
 Remove the cover and pull the primary element
straight out, ensuring the safety filter element
remains in place.
 When cleaning the element in the working field,
tap the element by hand to remove the dust.
Primary
element
Evacuator valve
Safety filter
element
(Pressurized air)
(5) Engine coolant
 Before opening the radiator cap, cool down the engine coolant sufficiently.

See chapter 5-13-(1), Replacement of engine coolant” in this manual. (See page 5-44)
 If the dust is not removed by tapping, use
compressed air (less than 500kPa (5bar; 72psi))
from inside to outside as shown in the right
figure to remove the dust and dirt. And clean
inside the filter element with a clean damp cloth.
▶
Do not assemble a wet filter element.
▶ Do not dry the wet filter element with compressed air. It may cause damage to the
filter element.
▶
Do not start the engine or close the hood if the filter element is not assembled.
Notice
②
Assembling filter element
 Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing using a clean damp cloth, being careful not to damage the
safety element.
 Check if there is damage inside the filter element by using a light. If there is tiny cracks or small holes
in the filter element or the gasket is damaged, replace it with a new one.
 Insert the filter element deeply into the filter housing.
 Remove the dust of the evacuator valve and clean the inside of the cover.
 Assemble the cover with the evacuator valve facing downwards.