G GENERAL
82410·
82710·
82910 WSM,
12271
Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
1.
Remove the air cleaner cover (4) and primary element
(2).
2.
Clean the primary element
if:
• When dry dust adheres to the element, blow compressed air
from the inside turning the element. Pressure of compressed air
must be under 686 kPa
(7
kgf/cm
2
,
99
psi).
• When carbon or oil adheres to the element, soak the element
in
detergent for 15 minutes then wash
it
several times
in
water,
rinse with clean water
and
dry it naturally. After element
is
fUlly
dried, inspect inside of the element with a light and check
if it
is
damaged or not.
3.
When replacing the air cleaner primary element (2), replace the
secondary element
(1)
as
well :
Once a year or after every six times of cleaning, whichever
comes first.
• IMPORTANT
• The air cleaner uses a dry element, never apply oil.
• Do not run the engine with filter element removed.
• Be sure to refit the dust cup with the arrow
i (on the rear of
cup) upright. If the dust cup
is
improperly fitted, evacuator
valve will not function and dust will adhere to the element.
• Do not touch the secondary element except in cases where
replacing
is
required.
• Evacuator Valve
Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary
conditions or daily when used in a dusty place to get
rid
of large
particles of dust and dirt.
(1) Secondary (Safety) Element (3) Evacuator Valve
(2) Primary Element (4) Cover
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