MASSEY FERGUSON MF 260, Care Instructions

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Chapter 12
Importance of Air-cleaner and Maintenance
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Importance of Air Cleaner and its Maintenance :
Air cleaner that appears unimportant plays an important role in reducing or increasing the
engine life. If it is not cleaned in timely, dust particles enter the engine and mix with oil and
grease to work as sandpaper to wear out the engine components. A clogged air filter
becomes a barrier for air, which reduces the engine strength and increases the diesel
expense by 10%. In order to conserve diesel and optimum performance of the engine, it
is very important that the air cleaner is cleaned on a regular basis. There are two parts of
the air cleaner :
1. Pre-Air Cleaner
The air cleaner is covered by a bowl, which is called the Pre-Air Cleaner. It catches the
dust, dry grass, hay, etc and collects in the clear plastic bowl. The pre-air cleaner must
be removed and cleaned everyday.
Very Important
Never pour oil in the pre-air cleaner bowl under any circumstances.
MF-240/350/260 - Pre Air Cleaner MF-375/385/385-4WD