Air Filter - Shindaiwa EB633RT Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Level 1.
Level 1.
Tools required: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush
Parts Required: Air Filter
NOTE
Always brush dirt and debris away from air cleaner area prior to
NOTE
cleaning air filter.
Always brush dirt and debris away from air cleaner area prior to
cleaning air filter.
1. Brush dirt off air cleaner area. Keep dirt away from engine and air
1. Brush dirt off air cleaner area. Keep dirt away from engine and air
intake grid.
intake grid.
2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover and away from
2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover and away
edges of air filter.
from edges of air filter.
3. Check air filter seal for tight fit with air filter case.
3. Check air filter seal for tight fit with air filter case.
4. Remove air filter from case. Use care to prevent dirt and debris from
4. Remove air filter from case. Use care to prevent dirt and debris
falling into air filter case.
from falling into air filter case.
5. Inspect filter element and seal. Replace filter if any of these problems
5. Inspect filter element and seal. Replace filter if any of these
are present:
problems are present:
•Air filter seal does not fit tightly against case
•Air filter seal does not fit tightly against case
•Air filter seal is distorted, worn, or damaged
•Air filter seal is distorted, worn, or damaged
•Air filter element has holes or other damage
•Air filter element has holes or other damage
•Air filter element is saturated with dirt
•Air filter element is saturated with dirt
•Air filter element is soaked with fuel mix
•Air filter element is soaked with fuel mix
6. If air filter is in good condition and can be cleaned and reused,
lightly brush debris from air filter element, or blow filter element
6. If air filter is in good condition and can be cleaned and reused, lightly
brush debris from air filter element, or blow filter element clean using clean using low pressure (276 kPa [40 psi] or less) compressed air
low pressure (40 psi or less) compressed air directed at inside of filter.
directed at inside of filter.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
When using compressed air, always direct air stream at inside
When using compressed air, always direct air stream at inside sur-
surface of filter so dust and debris will be blown out of filter. Keep
face of filter so dust and debris will be blown out of filter. Keep air
air nozzle 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 inches) away from filter to prevent
nozzle 6 - 8 inches away from filter to prevent damage to filter.
damage to filter.
7. Install air filter in case, and replace cover.
7. Install air filter in case, and replace cover.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Actual replacement interval for air filter depends on operating
Actual replacement interval for air filter depends on operating con-
conditions. Operation in dustier applications requires more
ditions. Operation in dustier applications requires more frequent
frequent cleaning and replacement. Continued operation with a
cleaning and replacement. Continued operation with a damaged
damaged or excessively dirty filter will allow dirt and debris to
or excessively dirty filter will allow dirt and debris to enter engine,
enter engine, and result in poor performance, rapid engine wear,
and result in poor performance, rapid engine wear, and premature
and premature engine failure.
engine failure.
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