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Maintenance Section
Engine Air Filter Primary Element - Clean/Replace
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Engine Air Filter Primary
Element - Clean/Replace
SMCS Code: 1054-070-PY; 1054-510-PY
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Illustration 161
1. The air filter is located on the right side of the
machine.
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Illustration 162
2. Remove cover (1) from the air filter housing.
3. Remove primary element (2) from the air filter
housing.
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Illustration 163
4. Clean the inside of the air filter housing.
5. Inspect the primary element. If the pleats, the
gaskets, or the seals are damaged, discard the
element and replace the element with a clean
primary element.
NOTICE
Do not clean the primary elements by bumping or tap-
ping them. Do not use primary elements with dam-
aged pleats, gaskets or seals. Engine damage can re-
sult.
Make sure the cleaned primary elements are com-
pletely dry before installing them into the filter hous-
ing. Water remaining in the elements can cause false
indications of contamination in S·O·S Analysis test re-
sults.
6. If the primary element is not damaged, clean the
primary element.
The primary element can be cleaned by using
the following methods:
•
Pressure air
•
Pressure water
•
Detergent washing
Note: If the element has been used for one year or
the element has been cleaned for the sixth time,
replace the primary element.
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Illustration 164
7. When you clean the inside pleats and the outside
pleats, direct the air or the water along the pleats.
If you use pressure air, the maximum air pressure
is 205 kPa (30 psi). If you use pressure water,
the maximum water pressure is 280 kPa (40 psi).