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10-3. Servicing Compressor Air Cleaner
aircleaner1 9/02* − 803 228 / 153 929-B / 153 585 / Ref. S-0698-B
! Stop engine.
NOTICE − Do not run air compressor
without air cleaner or with dirty element.
Compressor damage caused by using a
damaged element is not covered by the
warranty.
1 Compressor Air Cleaner
. Remove engine air cleaner cover
and element to access compressor
air cleaner (see Section 9-4)
. The air cleaner primary element can
be cleaned but the dirt holding capac-
ity of the filter is reduced with each
cleaning. The chance of dirt reaching
the clean side of the filter while clean-
ing and the possibility of filter damage
makes cleaning a risk. Consider the
risk of unwarrantable equipment
damage when determining whether
to clean or replace the primary ele-
ment.
If you decide to clean the primary ele-
ment, we strongly recommend instal-
ling an optional safety element to pro-
vide additional air compressor
protection. Never clean a safety ele-
ment. Replace the safety element af-
ter servicing the primary element
three times.
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.
2 Housing
3 Safety Element
4 Primary Element
5 Cover
6 Dust Ejector
To clean air filter:
Wipe off cover and housing. Remove
cover and dump out dust. Remove ele-
ment(s). Wipe dust from inside cover and
housing with damp cloth. Reinstall safety
element (if present). Reinstall cover.
NOTICE − 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).
Blow Inspect
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Keep nozzle
2 in (51 mm)
from element.
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