Pars ABL GIANT 3.0 Manual page 30

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVAL SCHEDULE
DIESEL ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Air Cleaners replacement and air precleaner check
- Ensure that the outer body of the air cleaner to be serviced is clean and free from dirt
- Inspect the top cover (1) and if necessary, remove top cover to clean cover
- Ensure that dirt cannot enter the air cleaner system with top cover removed. If
necessary, clean top cover and install again
- Remove end cover (4) from air cleaner body (2) if necessary, clean end cover and
ensure that the valve (5) is clean and free from dirt. Check the valve (5) for wear or
damage, replace if necessary
- Remove primary air filter element (3) and if equipped, remove the secondary air filter
element (Not Shown) Discard all air filter elements (3)
- Install end cover (4) to air cleaner body (2) and secure end cover. If necessary, reset
the air service indicator (6)
- Remove wing nut (7) and cover (8) check for an accumulation of dirt and debris in
body (9) clean the body if necessary
Never run the engine without an air cleaner element installed, never service the air
cleaner element with the engine running since this will allow dirt to enter the engine
If the air cleaner element becomes plugged, the air can split the material of the air
cleaner element. Check the precleaner and the dust bowl DAILY for accumulation of dirt and
debris. Remove any dirt and debris as needed.
ACCELERATE INTERNAL ENGINE WEAR
OPERATING IN DIRTY CONDITIONS MAY REQUIRE MORE FREQUENT SERVICE OF THE AIR
CLEANER ELEMENT
UNFILTERED AIR WILL DRASTICALLY
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