Maintenance; Cooling Fins And Air Intake; Air Cleaner - Ransomes Mastiff 91 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

8.2

MAINTENANCE

8.2.1

Cooling fins and Air intake ____________________________________________

Check to ensure that the air blower and cooling fins (A)
Linkages and exhaust (B) are kept free of all grass
clippings and debris. This is essential to allow the free
passage of air so that the cooling system functions
correctly. A blocked cooling system will result in
overheating and possible engine damage.
8.2.2

Air cleaner _________________________________________________________

Replace pre-cleaner (D) &/or cartridge (E) if very dirty or
damaged.
1 Loosen screws. Remove cover & air cleaner
assembly from base.
2 Remove cartridge (B) & pre-cleaner (A).
To service pre-cleaner (D), wash in liquid detergent &
water. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Saturate in engine oil.
Squeeze in clean absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
To service cartidge (E), clean by tapping gently on a flat
surface. Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kerosene,
which will cause cartridge to deteriorate. Do not use
pressurised air, which can damage cartridge. Do npt oil
cartridge.
3 Install pre cleaner (D) in cover with mesh side
towards cartridge (E). Install cartridge in cover
base.
4 Seat cover & air cleaner assembly squarely onto
base
5 Tighten cover screws securely.
IMPORTANT: Service more frequently if operating in
dusty conditions.
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 8
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B
A
B
A
C
E
D
E
H
A
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