Inspect The Air Filter - Genie S-40 Service Manual

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

Inspect the Air Filter

Note: 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.
1 Open the engine side cover. Empty the dust
discharge valve by pressing together the sides
of the discharge slot. Clean the discharge slot
as needed.
2 Inspect the dust discharge valve. If the valve
shows any signs of damage, replace the valve.
a clamp
b canister end cap
c dust discharge valve
3 Disconnect the latches and remove the end cap
of the air cleaner canister.
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4 Remove the filter element.
5 Clean the inside of the canister and the gasket
with a damp cloth.
6 Clean the filter using dry compressed air. Blow
out from inside to outside. Check filter gasket
for damage.
7 Re-install the filter element, or if there are any
signs of loss of filtration, replace the element.
8 Install the end cap onto the canister. Secure the
clamps.
Note: Be sure the dust discharge valve is pointing
down.
S-40 • S-45
October 2013
Part No. 102521