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4. For lter replacement, refer to the
instruction for replacing the air
cleaner lter for every year.
To clean the lter, use only clean dry
compressed air on the inside of the
lter. Air pressure at the nozzle must
not exceed 2 kgf/cm² (29 psi). Main-
tain reasonable distance between
the nozzle and the lter.
EVACUATOR VALVE
Open the evacuator valve gab by
ngers once a week under ordinary
conditions or daily when used in
dusty conditions to get rid of large
particles of dust and dirt.
CHECKING FUEL LINES (U)
(1) Fuel Pipe (2) Fuel Hose Clamp
IMPORTANT
The air cleaner will only fulll
its function if it is correctly
and regularly maintained. A
poorly maintained air cleaner
will mean loss of power, ex-
cessive fuel consumption and
a reduction in engine life.
Do not run the engine with l-
ter element removed.
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IMPORTANT
Be sure to ret the cover with
the arrow (on the rear of
cover) upright. If the cover
is improperly fitted, evacua-
tor valve will not function and
dust will adhere to the element.
(Refer to the instructions for
replacing the air cleaner filter
for every year in Chapter Main-
tenance.)
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Although checking the fuel pipe con
-
nection is recommended every 100
service hours, it should be done ev-
ery 6 months if operation does not
exceed 100 hours in 6 months.
1. If the hose clamps are loose, apply
a slight coat of lubricant onto the
threads and securely tighten it.
2. The fuel pipe is made of rubber and
ages regardless of period of ser-
vice. Change the fuel pipe together
with the hose clamps every two
years and securely tighten.