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Service Manual – SW5500, FLOORTEC R 985
28 - Engine System, Diesel
Engine Air Filter Cleaning/Check
A dirty air filter limits the passage of air, thus reducing engine performance. When working in particularly
dusty areas, clean or replace the filters more often than specified in the maintenance programme.
WARNING:
Running the engine without air filters, or with damaged filters, can cause a faster
engine wearing.
1
Drive the machine on a level floor.
2 Turn the ignition key to “0”, then engage the parking brake
3 Open the engine compartment hood with the handle and fasten it with the support rod
4 Lift and remove the machine left side panel, disengaging it from the upper and lower fasteners
5 Remove the wing nut (A) and remove the cover (B)
6
Remove the wing nut (C) and disassemble the filter element.
7
Separate the paper filter (D) from the foam filter (E).
8
Check both filters and replace them if necessary. Replace the paper filter (D) when required (see
9
To reuse the filters, clean them both by blowing compressed air [at no more than 207 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm)]
inside the filter. Do not use a brush, otherwise the fibre will be damaged.
10
Clean with a wet cloth the base and the cover (B) of the air filter. Take care to prevent dirt entering the
air duct (G)
11
Fit the foam filter (E) on the paper filter (D), then install the assembled filter element. Screw down the
filter element wing nut (C).
12 Install the cover (B) and screw down the wing nut (A)
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
G
DIESEL VERSION
LPG VERSION
G
Figure 4:
G
E
D
C
B
A
