MAINTENANCE
06.7
Maintenance
11-04
RoGator 418
Air Cleaner Maintenance
Service the air cleaner at regular inter-
vals for proper engine performance and
long life.
Check the air cleaner condition indicator
every day.
Check the rubber elbows and hose
clamps on the air intake system every
day.
Replace the air filter element with a new
element after it was cleaned 6 times or if
damaged.
Replace the air filter element with a new
element every year.
Engine Air Cleaner Housing
Air filter housing
Primary Filter Element
To clean or replace the primary filter, first remove
the cover at the front of the air cleaner. Then re-
move the filter element carefully from the air
cleaner.
Primary Filter
Primary Filter
IMPORTANT: Damage can occur to t
he
primary filter if it is hit against a tyre or hard
surface.
To remove dust from the element, hit
the base of the element carefully with the heel
of your hand and turn the element while hit-
ting
.
1.
Use compressed air to clean the element.
Direct the air through the element in the oppo-
site direction of normal flow through the ele-
ment.
2. Move the nozzle up and down while turning
the element. Keep the nozzle a minimum of
one inch from the surface. Do not use exces-
sive air pressure to clean air filter elements.
They can be damaged by excessive pressure.
3. After cleaning the element, place a bright light
inside the filter element. Turn the element
around the light and check for damage. If any
cracks or holes are found, replace the ele-
ment.
4. If gaskets are damaged or missing, replace
the element.
5. If it is necessary, remove the inner filter ele-
ment.
6. Install the filter element(s). Install the dust cup.
Make sure it seals all the way around the air
cleaner body. Reset the filter condition
indicator to green.
7. Check all connections between the air cleaner
and the engine. Make sure they are tight and
leak free.
IMPORTANT:
Remove the inner filter
element only if it is to be replaced. Do not
attempt to clean the inner filter. Always
replace the inner air filter element
WARNING
!
Chemical residue may be pre-
sent in dirt on the filter ele-
ments. Always wear protective
gloves when servicing the filter
elements.
