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 Air filter (fig. 1, 2, 3)
Replacing
The air intake in the engine is through a dry filter (fig. 2, 3) with double element. The
life of the engine and its performance largely depend on the correct maintenance of this
filter.
The filters should be changed and cleaned as shown in the MAINTENANCE CHART.
If the forklift is working in a dusty atmosphere the filter element should be replaced more
often than that specified.
NOTE
The intake filter includes a filter blocked clogged indicator. If the warning light
on the control panel lights up and the acoustic warning is heard, the filter
element should be cleaned or replaced as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Do not start the engine when there is water inside the air filter casing. When
there are fluids or dirt inside the casing, the filter cartridges should be inspected,
drained or replaced.
- Undo the left and right-hand staples of the filter cover (a) and remove the cover.
- To clean the filter element, blow high-pressure air maximum 5 bar / 60 PSI)
through the element from the inside to the outside while turning.
- Also clean the interior of the filter casing.
CAUTION
The inner filter element is not reusable. Just be removed to be replaced
Air filter blocked warning light. check the working.
- Disconnect the wiring from the air filter clogged indicator.
- Make a bridge between the connector contacts using, for example, a small
diameter piece of electrical cable.
- The air filter blocked warning light on the multi-function instrument should light
up.
If the warning light does not light up, contact a AUSA dealer.
(fig. 3) (fig. 2) (fig. 1)
Periodic
Maintenance
Operations
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