AIR N ARC
®
300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
®
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
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6.5.1 COMPRESSOR AIR FILTER
The compressor oil is the key to a long useful life of the
air compressor system. Dirt and other foreign matter can
be introduced into the compressor system through the air
intake. A clean air filter will ensure that the compressor is
protected. Consult
Section 6.3, Maintenance Schedule
Table
for routine compressor air filter inspection
intervals.
6.5.1.1 COMPRESSOR AIR FILTER CHECK
Consult
Figure 6-1
and the following procedure to check
the compressor air filter.
1. With the machine off and the ignition key
removed, open the hood panel.
2. Remove the three (3) wing nuts [
A
] from the
air filter/inlet valve cover [
C
] on the top of the
compressor unit.
3. Remove air filter element [
B
] from air filter
housing [
D
].
4. Inspect the air filter element for visible dirt,
debris, or damage.
NOTE:
to perform a more
thorough inspection of the compressor air
filter element, refer to
Section 6.5.1.2
.
If element is in adequate shape to continue using:
5. Re-seat the filter element [
B
] into filter/inlet
valve housing [
D
].
Replacing and Re-tensioning the
Serpentine Drive Belts
6.5.16
page 88
Re-tensioning the Air Compressor
Serpentine Drive Belt
6.5.16.1
page 88
Replacing the Air Compressor
Serpentine Drive Belt
6.5.16.2
page 90
Re-tensioning the Generator Ser-
pentine Drive Belt
6.5.16.3
page 92
Replacing the Generator Serpen-
tine Drive Belt
6.5.16.4
page 92
TOOLS/ITEMS NEEDED
REPLACEMENT
PART(S)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
System Component or
Part Group Task
Manual
Section
Location
WARNING
Relieve pressure from the compressor
system before removing any
components.
KEY
DESCRIPTION
A
WING NUT (x3)
B
AIR FILTER ELEMENT
C
AIR FILTER HOUSING COVER
D
AIR FILTER HOUSING
Figure 6-1: Compressor Air Filter
A
B
C
D
NOTE
If element is compromised by holes or
tears, or the gaskets are worn, or it is in
unsatisfactory condition, then it will need
to be replaced.
