Ransomes G - PLEX DP series, Service Course Manual

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IMPORTANT!
WE RECOMMEND THAT THE FILTER ELEMENT BE REPLACED BEFORE ENGINE
PERFORMANCE IS AFFECTED. THIS MAY OCCUR AT 250 HOURS OF SERVICE UNDER VERY
DUSTY CONDITIONS OR AT 500 HOURS UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. WE DO
NOT RECOMMEND CLEANING THE FILTER ELEMENT BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
DAMAGING IT.
CHECKING THE ELEMENT
To check for damage, pin holes, etc. shine a light source into the end of the element. If light
CANNOT be seen through the paper, a new element should be installed. Likewise, if pinholes of
bright light appear in the paper, the element should be replaced.
INSTALLING ELEMENT
1. Clean the dust from inside the filter housing with a damp cloth. Make sure that dust does
not enter the engine air intake.
2. Check the soft gasket material at both ends of the element to be sure it is not damaged.
3. Insert the open end of the element into the housing and press it onto the air intake pipe at
the back of the housing. Make sure the filter element fits over the pipe snugly and is pushed
all the way on to prevent any dust from getting past the filter.
4. Install the air cleaner cover over the element with the dust collector pointing DOWN (dust
collector empties automatically when properly installed). Secure the cover with the two wire
bails (See Fig. 29).
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Figure 29
1. Cover
2. Dust Collector
3. Wire Bails