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Maintenance Section
Engine Air Filter Secondary Element - Replace
When you use pressure air, the maximum air
pressure is 205 kPa (30 psi). When you use
pressure water, the maximum water pressure is
280 kPa (40 psi).
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Illustration 312
a. When you clean the inside pleats and the
outside pleats, direct the air along the pleats
or direct the water along the pleats.
The element can be washed in a solution that
consists of warm water and of nonsudsing
household detergent. Fully rinse the pleats.
Allow the filter to air dry completely.
b. Inspect the filter elements after you clean the
filter elements. Do not use a filter if the pleats,
the gaskets or the seals are damaged.
c. Cover the clean filter elements. Store the
elements in a clean, dry location.
Replace the primary element after the primary
element has been cleaned six times. Also
replace the primary element if the primary
element has been in service for one year.
4. Install a clean filter element and install the cover.
5. Tighten the cover screws finger tight. Do not use
a tool to tighten the cover screws.
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Engine Air Filter Secondary
Element - Replace
SMCS Code: 1051; 1054
NOTICE
Always replace the secondary filter element. Never at-
tempt to reuse it by cleaning.
The secondary filter element should be replaced at the
time the primary element is serviced for the third time.
The secondary filter element should also be replaced
if the yellow piston in the filter element indicator enters
the red zone after installation of a clean primary ele-
ment, or if the exhaust smoke is still black.
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Illustration 313
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Illustration 314
1. Pull the hood release lever (1) in order to open
the engine access door (2) on the top of the
machine.