Heavy Duty Air Filter - Husqvarna 968999657 Operator's Manual

Heavy Duty Air filter

If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly and the
dust load indicator has turned red the air filter may be
clogged. If run with a clogged air filter, disruption of
operation can occur.
Cleaning/replacing the air filter is carried out as
follows:
Only do so when the dust indicator is red.
WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust
system, become very hot during
operation. Risk for burns if
touched.
Allow engine and exhaust system
to cool at least two (2) minutes.
1. Unfasten the two metal clamps on the sides of the
air filter cover. Remove the air filter cover.
2. Remove the paper filter. Lightly brush or use mild
air pressure to clean.
IMPORTANT INfORMATION
Do not use compressed air to clean the air
filter.
Do not wash the paper filter.
Do not oil the paper filter.
Do not tap filter to clean this could cause
damage to the sealing.
3. Only remove and replace safety element after the
paper filter has been replaced 3 or 4 times.
4. Refit the air filter as follows:
Check that the seal on the bottom of the paper filter
is whole.
Mount the safety element in the air filter housing.
5. Place the paper filter over the safety element.
6. Replace the cover over the air filter housing.
Fasten the two metal clamps making sure the
cover is snapped into position.
7. Push top of dust load indicator to reset it.
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MAINTENANCE
Heavy Duty Filter
Cap Removal
Outer element
Inner element
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8058-004
8058-005
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