Lincoln Electric Air Vantage 600X-I Operator's Manual page 45

AIR VANTAGE 600X-I
®
Remove the Filter
Unfasten or unlatch the
service cover. Because
the lter ts tightly over the
outlet tube to create the critical seal, there will
be some initial resistance, similar to breaking
Rotate the
the seal on a jar. Gently move the end of the lter
pulling
back and forth to break the seal then rotate while
straight out.
pulling straight out. Avoid knocking the lter
against the housing.
If your air cleaner has a safety lter, replace it every third primary
lter change. Remove the safety lter as you would the primary
lter. Make sure you cover the air cleaner outlet tube to avoid any
un ltered contaminant dropping into the engine.
Clean Both Surfaces of the Outlet Tube
and Check the Vacuator™ Valve
Use a clean cloth to wipe the lter sealing surface and the inside of
the outlet tube. Contaminant on the sealing surface could hinder an
effective seal and cause leakage. Make sure that all contaminant is
removed before the new lter is inserted. Dirt accidently transferred
to the inside of the outlet tube will reach the engine and cause
wear. Engine manufacturers say that it takes only a few grams of
dirt to "dust" an engine! Be careful not to damage the sealing area
on the tube.
Wipe both sides
of the outlet
tube clean.
Outer edge of the
outlet tube
If your air cleaner is equipped with a Vacuator Valve
Visually check and physically squeeze to make sure the
valve is exible and not inverted, damaged or plugged.
Inspect the Old
Filter for Leak Clues
Visually inspect the old lter for any signs
of leaks. A streak of dust on the clean side
of the lter is a telltale sign. Remove any
cause of leaks before installing new lter.
Service Instructions
Single- and Two-Stage Engine Air Cleaners
Inner edge of the
outlet tube
D-3
Inspect the New Filter for Damage
Inspect the new lter carefully, paying attention to
the inside of the open end, which is the
sealing area. NEVER install a damaged
lter. A new Donaldson radial seal
lter may have a dry lubricant on the
seal to aid installation.
Insert the New Radial Seal Filter Properly
If you're servicing the safety lter, this should be seated into
position before installing the primary lter.
Insert the new lter carefully. Seat
the lter by hand, making certain it is
completely into the air cleaner housing
before securing the cover in place.
The critical sealing area will stretch
slightly, adjust itself and distribute the sealing pressure evenly. To
complete a tight seal, apply pressure by hand at the outer rim of
the lter, not the exible center. (Avoid pushing on the center of the
urethane end cap.) No cover pressure is required to hold the seal.
NEVER use the service cover to push the lter into place! Using the
cover to push the lter in could cause damage to the housing, cover
fasteners and will void the warranty.
If the service cover hits the lter before it is fully in place, remove
the cover and push the lter (by hand) further into the air cleaner
and try again. The cover should go on with no extra force.
Once the lter is in place, secure the service cover.
Caution
NEVER use the service cover to
push the filter into place! Using
the cover to push the filter in could
cause damage to the housing, cover
fasteners and will void the warranty.
Check Connectors for Tight Fit
Make sure that all mounting bands, clamps, bolts, and connections
in the entire air cleaner system are tight. Check for holes in piping
and repair if needed. Any leaks in your intake piping will send dust
directly to the engine!
MAINTENANCE