Tennant 235D, User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
235 MM331 (3--93)
3-18
AIR FILTER
The engine air filter housing includes a dust cap
and a dry cartridge-type air filter element. The
dust cap must be emptied of dirt daily. The air
filter element must be cleaned and inspected or
replaced after every 100 hours of operation. The
filter element must be replaced if it is damaged or
has been cleaned three times.
TO REPLACE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
1. Stop the engine and set the machine
parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking
Brake, Turn Off Machine And Remove Key.
2. Open the seat support.
3. Unlatch and remove the dust cap.
4. Empty the dust cap.
5. Remove the filter wing nut.
6. Gently pull the filter element out of the filter
housing.
A
B
03493
REMOVING AIR FILTER ELEMENT
A. Filter Housing
B. Filter Element
7. Clean the interior of the air cleaner housing
with a damp cloth. Clean the element
housing sealing surfaces.
8. Using an air hose, direct dry, clean air
maximum 30 psi (205 kPa) up and down
pleats on the inside of the filter. Do not rap,
tap, or pound dust out of the element.
FOR SAFETY: When Servicing Machine, Wear
Eye And Ear Protection When Using
Pressurized Air Or Water.
B
A
00051
CLEANING AIR FILTER ELEMENT
A. Air Hose
B. Filter Element
9. After cleaning the air filter element, inspect it
for damage by placing a bright light inside.
The slightest rupture requires replacement
of the filter. Clean and inspect the ends of
the element. They should be unbroken and
flexible. Remember, the element must be
replaced after it has been cleaned three
times.
A
B
03500
INSPECTING AIR FILTER ELEMENT
A. Bright Light
B. Filter Element