Ford 3230 Operator's Manual page 72

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE-····-----
SERVICING THE DRY AIR CLEANER (continued)
10. Dry Air Cleaner (where fitted)
1. Outer element
2.
Dust
collector
3. Retaining nut
illuminates when the engine is running, service
the
air cleaner
as
soon
as
practicable and
certainly
within
one hour of operation. Extract the outer ele-
ment, Figure
10,
after removing the retaining wing
nut.
If
dust is present
inside
the
outer
element, it must
be renewed. If satisfactory, clean the element by
tapping both ends on the palm of the hand.
Do
not
tap
the element against any
hard
surface as it
will
be damaged or distorted.
Alternatively, compressed air, not exceeding
30
psi
(2
bar) may be used. Insert the air line
nozzle inside the element and blow the dust from
the inside through the element to the outside. Blow
loose particles from the outside of the element by
holding the nozzle at least
6
in.
(150
mm) from the
element.
A.
WARNING: Wear eye protection when
411tt
carrying out this operation.
Clean the inside of the air cleaner casing with a
damp, lint-free cloth and re-install the outer ele-
ment ensuring
that
the rubber sealing ring on
the
end is secure
and
undamaged.
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11. Oil Bath Air Cleaner (where
f'ittecl)
1.
Inner cup
3. Sealing ring
2. Bowl assembly
4. Gauze filter
NOTE:
Do not remove or
disturb
the inner ele-
ment. If, qfter servicing or renewing
the
outer
ele-
ment the air cleaner restriction warning light sti.ll
does not extinguish when the engine is running,
then the inner element requires attention. The
in-
ner element should only be serviced byan author-
ized Ford
New
Holland dealer.
EVERY 50 HOURS carry out the
preceding checks plus the following:
11. Oil Bath Air Cleaner (where fitted)
Release the
four over-centre catches,
Figure 11
and remove the bowl assembly and gauze
filter.
Remove the
rubber
sealing ring, wash the filter
thoroughly in a suitable solvent and blow through
with compressed
air
not
exceeding
30
psi
(2 bar).
A
WARNING: This operation should be
4ll:a
carried out in a well ventilated area and
eye protection worn. Avoid sldn contact
with
the
solvent.
Oean the rubber sealing ring with a
dry
cloth
and,
if in good condition,
re-install
on the filter or else