Shindaiwa DG50MKM-P Owner's And Operator's Manual page 33

(3) Air Cleaner Element Cleaning/Replacement
First Time
Clean
Thereafter
Once in 6 times cleaning or 1 year
Replace
① Remove the air cleaner clips and cleaner cap.
② Remove the outer element.
③ Clean or replace the element. Replace by performing
the above procedures in reverse order.
< Note >
 Always be sure to turn the cleaner cap in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
 Replace the elements earlier if using in an excessively
dusty location.
 Do not add oil as this generator uses a dry element.
 Clear foreign material by pinching the vacuator valve
once a week in normal operating conditions or daily if
operating in a location that is excessively dirty or dusty.
Wipe away any dirt or moisture that has adhered to the parts.
 Never touch the elements for any reason except cleaning.
 Element part no.: Outer Element 59700-26112
Cleaning the air filter element
If dry dust is adhering : Blow compressed air from inside the element.
If carbon or oil is adhering : Replace with new parts.
(4) Draining Water from the Water Separator
Check
Clean
Drain water when the float (red) inside the cup floats up to
the water drain line.
① Close the fuel valve.
② Loosen the faucet and then loosen the air bleeder plug.
③ After water has been drained, tighten the faucet and air
bleeder plug.
④ If foreign material is adhering to the gauze filter in the cup,
remove the cup, float and gauze filter, and clean by
blowing compressed air from the inside of the gauze filter.
⑤ Reassemble the gauze filter, cup and float to their original locations.
< Note >
 When attaching the cup, check that there is no foreign material adhering to the O-ring.
 After attaching, open the fuel valve, and be sure to always start the engine and check
that there is no fuel leakage.
 Gauze filter part no. : RD451-51940 (Kubota part no.)
 If water is accumulate in the cup, draining water from the fuel tank.
50 hours
Every 250 hours
Inner Element 55231-26151
(Kubota part no.)
Daily
Every 500 hours
Air Cleaner Cap
Inner Element
30
Clip
Air Cleaner
Vacuator
Outer Element Valve
Air Cleaner Cap
Air
Bleeder
Plug
Close
Open
Gauze Filter
Faucet
Water Drain Level
Float (Red)
Fuel
Valve
Cup