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SECTION 5
AIR CLEANER AND AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
K series engines are equipped with a high-density
paper air cleaner element. Engines of some speci-
fications are also equipped with an oiled foam
precleaner that surrounds the paper element. Re-
fer to Figure 5-1.
AIR CLEANER DISASSEMBLY
1 . Remove the wing nut and air cleaner cover.
2.
Remove the precleaner (if so equipped), pa-
per element and seal.
3.
Remove the base screws, air cleaner base,
gasket and hose.
AIR CLEANER SERVICE
Precleaner
If so equipped, wash and re-oil the precleaner
every 25 operating hours (more often under ex-
tremely dusty or dirty conditions).
1 . Wash the precleaner in warm water and deter-
gent.
2.
Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces
of detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out ex-
cess water (do not wring). Allow precleaner to
dry.
3.
Saturate the precleaner with clean, fresh en-
gine oil. Squeeze out excess oil.
4.
Reinstall the precleaner over the paper ele-
ment.
"'------ PRECLEANER
(OPTION)
Figure 5-1. Air Cleaner Assembly - Exploded View.
5.1
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