Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element; Cleaning Pre Cleaner Element - Kubota RTV500 Operator's Manual

50 PERIODIC SERVICE
BCleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and primary element.
2. 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,
replace the element with new one even if it has
not been used for 1 year.
3. Replace the primary element:
Once yearly or after every sixth cleaning, whichever
comes first.
A Check to see if the evacuator valve is blocked with
dust.
A Check the rubber seal. Replace if damaged.
(1) Secondary (safety) element
(2) Primary element
(3) Rubber seal
(4) Evacuator valve
(5) Cover
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.
BCleaning Pre Cleaner Element
1. Remove the Pre cleaner element.
(1) Pre cleaner element
(2) Intake air line
2. Wash the pre cleaner in warm water with detergent.
Rinse the pre cleaner thoroughly until all traces of
detergent are eliminated.
Squeeze out excess water. Allow the pre cleaner to air
dry.
3. Reinstall the pre cleaner.