WX530
Trailer Wood Splitter
Service and Maintenance
35
7.7 Engine Air Cleaner
Check air filter every 40 hours of operation. Change air filter
elements at 100 hours of operation or annually.
NOTE:
Refer to the engine manual for information on
servicing the air cleaner.
A dirty air filter can restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing
engine performance. If the engine is operated in very dusty
areas, clean the air filter more often than specified
.
IMPORTANT! Operating the engine without an air
filter, or with a damaged air filter, can allow dirt to
enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This
type of damage is not covered by Warranty.
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Fig. 33 –
Engine Air Cleaner
Inspection
Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter elements.
Clean or replace dirty filter elements. Always replace damaged
filter elements.
1.
Press the latch tabs (1) on the top of the air cleaner cover
(2), and remove the cover. Check the filter (3) to be sure it
is clean and in good condition.
2.
Reinstall the filter and air cleaner cover.
Cleaning
1.
Tap the filter several times on a hard surface to remove dirt,
or blow compressed air not exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa)
through the filter from the clean side that faces the engine.
Never try to brush off dirt. Brushing will force dirt into the
fibers.
2.
Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body (4) and cover using a
moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air
duct (5) that leads to the carburetor.
