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8-3. Servicing Air Cleaner
aircleaner4 9/02− 802 495 / Ref. S-0698-B
Y Stop engine.
Y Do not run engine without air
cleaner or with dirty element. En-
gine damage caused by using a
damaged element is not covered
by the warranty.
. The air cleaner primary element can
be cleaned but the dirt holding ca-
pacity of the filter is reduced with
each cleaning. The chance of dirt
reaching the clean side of the filter
while cleaning and the possibility of
filter damage makes cleaning a risk.
Consider the risk of unwarrantable
equipment damage when determin-
ing whether to clean or replace the
primary element.
If you decide to clean the primary
element, we strongly recommend
installing an optional safety element
to provide additional engine protec-
tion. Never clean a safety element.
Replace the safety element after
servicing the primary element three
times.
1 Air Cleaner
2 Service Indicator (Optional)
3 Window
4 Reset Button
Service air cleaner element if red band
appears in window. A green band means
air cleaner is okay. Press button to reset
indicator.
Clean or replace primary element if dirty
(see note above before cleaning). Re-
place primary element if damaged. Re-
place primary element yearly or after six
cleanings.
5 Housing
6 Safety Element (Optional)
7 Primary Element
8 Cover
9 Dust Ejector
To clean air filter:
Wipe off cover and housing. Remove
cover and dump out dust. Remove
element(s). Wipe dust from inside cover
and housing with damp cloth. Reinstall
safety element (if present). Reinstall
cover.
Y Do not clean housing with air
hose.
Clean primary element with compressed
air only.
Air pressure must not exceed 100 psi
(690 kPa). Use 1/8 in (3 mm) nozzle and
keep nozzle at least 2 in (51 mm) from
inside of element. Replace primary ele-
ment if it has holes or damaged gaskets.
Reinstall primary element and cover
(dust ejector down).
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Blow Inspect
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Keep nozzle
2 in (51 mm)
from element.