TP-5592 7/96 Scheduled Maintenance 3-11
Air Intake Silencer/Cleaner
A round polyurethane sound-absorbing type intake
silencer silences the intake air drawn into the cylinder
headfrom the intake port. Besides providing asilencing
effect,the silenceralsoactsasanaircleaner. Clean the
airsilenceraslistedintheserviceschedule. Cleanmore
frequentlyifoperatingindirty,dustyconditions. Replace
a damaged or dirt-contaminated air silencer. See
Figure 3-8 and refer to the following procedure.
ADV-5853-A
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1. Spring clip
2. Air intake silencer/cleaner
Figure 3-8. Air Intake Silencer (Typical)
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1. Element
Figure 3-9. Element Washing
1. Release the two spring clips and remove intake
silencer cover.
2. Removetheelementfromthecover and inspect. If
theelement is inreasonable condition forcleaning,
continue with Step 3.
If the element is damaged or in poor condition,
replace the element. Skip Step 3 and go to Step4.
3. Wash the element in mild detergent and water
solution. Rinse and allow to air dry. See
Figure 3-9.
4. Wipe intake silencer cover and base with a clean
rag to remove any dirt. Check base for damage;
replace as necessary.
5. Reassemble element and cover assembly to
intake silencer base. Make sure sealing surfaces
fit correctly and reattach spring clips. Air intake
silencer duct should be at the 5 o’clock position as
viewed from the generator end.
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