Engine Maintenance; Air Filter - Lincoln Electric Vantage 549X Manual

VANTAGE 549X
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Refer to the SERVICE PLAN section of the Engine Operator's
Manual for the recommended maintenance schedule of the
following:
a) Engine Oil and Filter
b) Air Cleaner
c) Fuel Filter and Delivery System
d) Alternator Belt
e) Battery
f) Cooling System
Refer to Table D.1 at the end of this section for various engine
maintenance components.

AIR FILTER

WARNING
• Excessive air lter restriction will result in reduced
engine life.
• Never use gasoline or low ash point solvents for
cleaning the air cleaner element. A re or explosion
could result.
• Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid
engine wear will result from contaminants, such as dust
and dirt being drawn into the engine.
The diesel engine is equipped with a dry type air lter. Never
apply oil to it. Service the air cleaner per instructions on page D-3
Replace the air lter element as needed per the service indicator.
If no indicator is present, clean as needed and replace every 200
hours of operation. Under dusty conditions, replace sooner.
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MAINTENANCE