4. Regular inspection
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Cleaning of the Air Filter Element
Clean the air filter element by using the most suitable
method for your work environment among the three
methods stated below.
1. Use compressed air to clean the air filter element.
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1) To clean, let sufficient compressed air reach the inside
bottom of the element at 90
°
direction with an air gun.
2) Move air gun up and down the element to blow air
from inside to outside until no more dust is coming
out from the element.
3) Do not use compressed air pressure exceeding 5
bars.
2. Clean the element by washing it.
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1) Before washing the element, clean the element by
using compressed air as described above.
2) Soak the element in the warm cleaning solvent for 10
minutes and then shake it back and forth for about 5
minutes.
3) Rinse the element with clean water, drain the water,
and then dry it at room temperature. Fully dry the
element before reassembling it to the engine.
3. In an emergency, temporarily clean the element by
using the following method.
1) Tab the end plate of the element with the thumb to
clean it temporarily.
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Note) Before reassembling the element, make sure that
the filter paper is not wrinkled, the state of rubber
sealing is good, and there is no deformed part in
the element.
Note) Under any circumstances, do not reuse damaged
elements. When in doubt, replace the element with
a new one.
DANGER
Always wear protective goggles before starting work.
Otherwise, dust or foreign substances from the
element may get in your eyes and cause injuries.
CAUTION
Never use steam spray, gasoline, alkali or hot
cleansing solution to cleansing the element.
CAUTION
•
This method should only be used in an emer-
gency when cleaning of element is necessary and
no compressed air or cleansing solution is avail-
able.
•
Under no circumstances should the surface of
the element be hit or beaten with a hard object
to shake the dust off.
