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Changing the Air Breather Element
1. Prepare the Machine
Position the machine on level ground. Stop the engine.
Remove the Starter Key.
2. Release Tank Pressure
See Releasing Tank Pressure.
3. Locate the Air Breather Element
See Identification of Machine Components.
4. Replace the Air Breather Element
a. Remove first the hexagonal nut A, seal washer B
and cover C.
Note: The cover C can only fit in one of two positions
because of the slot G in the cover which locates over a
similar shaped protrusion on the mounting stud.
b. Remove the old filter element D together with the
sponge packing E.
c. Replace the old filter element D, with a new one.
When installing the new filter element D place the
sponge packing E on the element.
5. Refit the Filter cover C
a. Adjust the cover so that it fits over the stud, and
install in the following order: Seal washer B,
hexagonal nut A and box nut F.
Section 3
Routine Maintenance
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Section 3
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Hydraulics (continued)