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Air Cleaner/Intake
These systems are CARB/EPA certifi ed and components
should not be altered or modifi ed in any way.
Air Cleaners
NOTE: Operating engine with loose or damaged air
cleaner components could cause premature
wear and failure. Replace all bent or damaged
components.
NOTE: Paper element cannot be blown out with
compressed air.
Low-Profi le
Loosen knobs and remove air cleaner cover.
Precleaner:
1. Remove precleaner from paper element.
2. Wash precleaner in warm water with detergent.
Rinse and allow to air dry.
3. Saturate precleaner with new engine oil; squeeze
out excess oil.
4. Reinstall precleaner over paper element.
Paper Element:
1. Rotate element latch (if equipped); remove paper
element with precleaner.
2. Separate precleaner from element; service
precleaner and replace paper element.
3. Install new paper element on base; install precleaner
over paper element; rotate element latch
(if equipped).
Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure with knobs.
Heavy-Duty
1. Unhook retaining clips and remove end cap(s).
2. Check and clean inlet screen (if equipped).
3. Pull air cleaner element out of housing and replace.
Check condition of inner element; replace when
dirty.
4. Check all parts for wear, cracks, or damage, and that
ejector area is clean.
5. Install new element(s).
6. Reinstall end cap(s) with dust ejector valve/screen
down; secure with retaining clips.
Breather Tube
Make sure both ends of breather tube are properly
connected.
Air Cooling
WARNING
Hot Parts can cause severe burns.
Do not touch engine while operating or just
after stopping.
Never operate engine with heat shields or guards
removed.
Proper cooling is essential. To prevent over heating,
clean screens, cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces
of engine. Avoid spraying water at wiring harness or any
electrical components. See Maintenance Schedule.
Low-Profi le Air Cleaner
F Air Cleaner Housing G End Cap
H Element I Inner Element
J Ejector Area K Inlet Screen
Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner
A Element Latch B Cover Knobs
C Air Cleaner Cover D Precleaner
E Element
A
B
C
D
E
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F
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