Every 150 Hours; Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element - Kubota RTV900 Operator's Manual

64 PERIODIC SERVICE

EVERY 150 HOURS

BCleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element
[Hydraulic utility valve equipped model]
1. Loosen the knob bolt and remove the intake air guard
from the air cleaner.
(1) Knob bolt
(2) Intake air guard
(3) Lock lever
(4) Air cleaner fixing band
2. Unlock the air cleaner fixing band and remove the air
cleaner.
3. Remove the air cleaner cover and primary element.
4. Clean the primary element:
(1) When dry dust adheres to the element, blow
compressed air from the inside, turning the
element. Pressure of compressed air must be
under 205 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm , 30 psi).
(2) When carbon or oil adheres to the element, soak
the element in detergent for 15 minutes then wash
it several times in water, rinse with clean water
and dry it naturally. After element is fully dried,
inspect inside of the element with a light and
check if it is damaged or not.
5. Replace the primary element:
Once yearly or after every sixth cleaning, whichever
comes first.
(1) Air cleaner fixing band
(2) Secondary (safety) element
(3) Primary element
(4) Rubber seal
(5) Cover
(6) Evacuator valve
A Check to see if the evacuator valve is blocked with
dust.
A Check the rubber seal. Replace if damaged.
A The air cleaner uses a dry element, never apply oil.
A Do not run the engine with filter element removed.
A Be sure to refit the cover with the arrow (on the rear of
cover) upright. If the cover is improperly fitted,
evacuator valve will not function and dust will adhere
to the element.
A Do not touch the secondary element except in cases
where replacing is required.
(See "Replacing Air Cleaner Secondary Element" in
"EVERY 1 YEAR" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
C Evacuator Valve
Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary
conditions - or daily when used in a dusty place - to get rid
of large particles of dust and dirt.