Ransomes 933308G Maintenance & Parts Manual page 16

MAINTENANCE
ENGINE - KAWASAKI
The maintenance schedule detailed is for average operating conditions. Under extreme conditions (dusty,
dirty or more than 8 hrs continuous use) maintain more frequently.
Cooling Fins and Air Intake screen (daily)
Ensure that the cooling fi ns and air intake screen
W are cleaned daily. Continued operation with
a clogged cooling system will cause severe
overheating and result in engine damage.
Air Cleaner
Dual element air cleaners have a paper air cleaner
element Z with an oiled, foam precleaner element V
on the dirty side of the paper element. Both should
be inspected regularly and maintained.
Clean and re-oil precleaner element every 25 hours
(more often under dusty conditions).
1. Turn knobs F counter-clockwise to remove air
cleaner cover.
2. Loosen clamps X to remove air cleaner assem-
bly.
3. Remove and wash precleaner V with kerosene or
liquid detergent and water.
4. Wrap precleaner V in a cloth and squeeze to
remove excess cleaning agent.
5. Saturate precleaner V with new engine oil and
squeeze to remove excess oil.
Every 100 hours (more often under very dusty or dirty
conditions), check the paper cartridge Z.
– Clean by tapping gently.
– Do not wash the cartridge or use compressed air
– Replace when cartridge is dirty, bent or
damaged.
6. Reinstall precleaner V over paper cartridge Z,
reinstall air cleaner assembly, tighten clamp X,
and reinstall cover by tightening knobs F.
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