– The air cleaner element should be cleaned by
blowing moisture free pressurized air.
– Start cleaning by directing the air nozzle (10)
inside the element and cleaning it by rotating
the element about its axis.
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(10) Air Nozzle
– Now blow the dust from the surface of the
paper element about 50 mm away from it,
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with the air nozzle at an angle of 45 and
moving it along the paper pleats.
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50 mm
CAUTION
!!
Ÿ Never wash the air cleaner element. Only blow
air for cleaning the dust, as explained. Replace
air cleaner element every 12000 km.
Ÿ Never blow air initially from outside to inside
as the fine dust particles may go deep inside
the element.
Ÿ Replace it earlier if it becomes very dirty,
damaged on surface or on the sealing area.
Ÿ Install the air cleaner element on holder,
insert the air cleaner assembly into the inlet
Ÿ air duct & press gently to fix the mounting
clamp in housing. Ensure cover lug should
take proper seat on the other side of the
mounting clamp.
(b) Air cleaner drain tube cleaning
Remove the drain tube plug (1) from the tube
and drain the deposit into a suitable container.
Reinstall the drain tube plug.
(1) Drain tube plug
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