Inspect The Engine Air Filter - Genie GS-3384 Service Manual

Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
CHECKLIST B PROCEDURES
B-3

Inspect the Engine Air Filter -

Ford and Deutz Models
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever
comes first. Perform this procedure more often if
dusty conditions exist.
Maintaining the engine air filter in good condition is
essential to good engine performance and service
life. Failure to perform this procedure can lead to
poor engine performance and component damage.
Note: Perform this procedure with the engine off.
Ford models:
1 Release the latches on the engine tray and fully
slide the engine tray out.
2 Insert a 6 inch / 15 cm screwdriver or rod into
the engine tray lock hole located near the
engine tray roller wheels to prevent the engine
tray from moving.
3 Remove the retaining ring from the end cap of
the air filter canister.
4 Remove the end cap from the air cleaner
canister.
5 Remove the air filter retaining fastener. Remove
the air filter element.
6 Clean the inside of the canister and the gasket
with a damp cloth.
7 Inspect the air filter element. If needed, blow
from the inside out using low pressure dry
compressed air, or carefully tap out dust.
Replace the filter if needed.
8 Install the filter element.
9 Install the air filter canister end cap and the end
cap retaining ring.
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Deutz models:
1 Release the latches on the engine tray and fully
slide the engine tray out.
2 Insert a 6 inch / 15 cm screwdriver or rod into
the engine tray lock hole located near the
engine tray roller wheels to prevent the engine
tray from moving.
3 Remove the air intake hose from the engine
slide out tray.
4 Disconnect the retaining clamp from the air
cleaner canister.
5 Remove the filter element.
6 Clean the inside of the canister and the gasket
with a damp cloth.
7 Inspect the air filter element. If needed, blow
from the inside out using low pressure dry
compressed air, or carefully tap out dust.
Replace the filter if needed.
8 Install the filter element.
9 Install the air filter canister end cap and connect
the end cap retaining clamp.
Note: Be sure the air cleaner intake hose is
inserted in the hole in the front of the engine slide
out tray.
GS-84 • GS-90
January 2013
Part No. 84793