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8-4. Servicing Air Cleaner
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ST-153 929-B / ST-153 585 / Ref. S-0698-B
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Stop engine.
NOTICE
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Do not run engine without air
cleaner or with dirty element. Engine dam-
age caused by using a damaged element
is not covered by the warranty.
The air cleaner primary element can be
cleaned but the dirt holding capacity of
the filter is reduced with each cleaning.
The chance of dirt reaching the clean
side of the filter while cleaning and the
possibility of filter damage makes
cleaning a risk. Consider the risk of un-
warrantable equipment damage when
determining whether to clean or re-
place the primary element.
If you decide to clean the primary ele-
ment, we strongly recommend in-
stalling an optional safety element to
provide additional engine protection.
Never clean a safety element.
Re-
place the safety element after servi-
cing the primary element three times.
Clean or replace primary element if dirty
(see note above before cleaning).
Re-
place
primary element if damaged. Re-
place primary element yearly or after six
cleanings.
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Housing
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Safety Element (Optional)
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Primary Element
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Cover
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Dust Ejector
To clean air filter:
Wipe off cover and housing. Remove cover
and dump out dust. Remove element(s).
Wipe dust from inside cover and housing
with damp cloth. Reinstall safety element (if
present). Reinstall cover.
NOTICE
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Do not clean housing with air
hose.
Clean primary element with compressed
air only.
Air pressure must not exceed 100 psi (690
kPa). Use 1/8 in. (3 mm) nozzle and keep
nozzle at least 2 in. (51 mm) from inside of
element. Replace primary element if it has
holes or damaged gaskets.
Reinstall primary element and cover (dust
ejector down).
Blow
Inspect
Keep nozzle 2
in. (51 mm)
from element.
Optional
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Unlatch dust cover, allow it to
drop. Remove primary ele-
ment. Dust cover can then be
removed for cleaning.
