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Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the air filter
element for damage (more frequently if
conditions are dusty or sandy).
Every 100 hours—Replace the air filter element (more
frequently if conditions are dusty or sandy).
Checking the Air Filter
1. Check the air cleaner body for damage, which could
possibly cause an air leak. Ensure that the cover is
sealing around the air cleaner body
Note: Replace a damaged air-cleaner cover or housing.
1. Latch
2. Air-filter housing
2. Release the latches securing the air-filter cover to the
air-filter housing
(Figure
3. Separate the air-filter cover from the air-filter housing,
and clean the inside of the cover
4. Gently slide the air-filter element out of the filter
housing.
Note: To reduce the amount of dust dislodged, avoid
knocking the filter against the air-filter housing.
5. Inspect the air-filter element.
•
If the air-filter element is clean, install the filter
element, refer to
•
If the air-filter element is damaged, replace the filter
element; refer to
Replacing the Air Filter
1. Remove the air-filter element; refer to
Air Filter (page
18).
2. Inspect the new filter for shipping damage.
Note: Check the sealing end of the filter.
Important: Do not install a damaged filter.
(Figure
12).
Figure 12
3. Air-filter element
12).
(Figure
12).
Installing the Air Filter (page
Replacing the Air Filter (page
Checking the
3. Install the new air filter; refer to
(page
18).
Installing the Air Filter
Important: To prevent engine damage, always operate
the engine with the complete air cleaner assembly
installed.
Important: Do not use a damaged element.
Note: Cleaning of the used air-filter element is not
recommended due to the possibility of damage to the filter
media.
1. Clean the dirt ejection port located on the air-filter
cover.
2. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the cover, clean
the cavity, and replace the outlet valve.
3. Insert the air-filter element into air-filter housing
(Figure
12).
Note: Ensure that the filter is sealed properly by
applying pressure to the outer rim of the filter when
installing it. Do not press on the flexible center of the
filter.
4. Align the air-cleaner cover with the air-cleaner housing
(Figure
12).
5. Secure the cover to the housing with the latches
12).
18).
18).
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Installing the Air Filter
(Figure
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