PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
6. Replace the element with a new one if the
element is damaged, excessively dirty or oily.
7. Clean inside of the air cleaner cover.
8. Install the element into the air cleaner case
(Figure 5-12, (4)).
9. Reinstall the air cleaner cover making sure you
match the arrow (Figure 5-12, (5)) on the cover
with the arrow on the case (Figure 5-12, (6)).
10. Latch the air cleaner cover to the case.
CAUTION
• When the engine is operated in dusty
conditions, clean the air cleaner
element more frequently.
• NEVER operate the engine with the air
cleaner element(s) removed. This may
allow foreign material to enter the
engine and damage it.
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Every 500 Hours of Operation
Perform the following maintenance every 500 hours
of operation.
• Replace Air Cleaner Element
• Replace Fuel Filter
• Clean Fuel Filter / Water Separator
Replace Air Cleaner Element
The maximum air intake restriction, in
terms of differential pressure
measurement, must not exceed 0.90 psi
(6.23 kPa; 635 mmAq). Clean or replace
the air cleaner element if the air intake
restriction exceeds the above
mentioned value.
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Replace the air cleaner element (Figure 5-12, (2))
every 500 hours even if it is not damaged or dirty.
When replacing the element, clean the inside of the
air cleaner case (Figure 5-12, (4)).
If the air cleaner is equipped with a double element,
only remove and replace the inner element
(Figure 5-13, (1)) if the engine lacks power or the
dust indicator actuates (if equipped). This is in
addition to replacing the outer element.
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
CAUTION
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