4.3
Section 4
Air Cleaner and Air Intake System
4
Figure 4-8. Precleaner on Low-Profi le Air Cleaner.
Precleaner
Element
Air
Cleaner
Cover
Element
Cover Nut
Rubber Sleeve
Seal
Precleaner
Element
Cover
Element
Air Cleaner Base
Mounting
Nuts (3)
Bracket Mounting
Screws (2)
Figure 4-7. Low-Profi le Air Cleaner Exploded View.
Service
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the
engine. Check for and correct any buildup of dirt and
debris, along with loose or damaged components.
NOTE: Operating the engine with loose or
damaged air cleaner components could
allow unfi ltered air into the engine causing
premature wear and failure.
Precleaner Service
If so equipped, wash and reoil the precleaner every 25
hours of operation (more o en under extremely dusty
or dirty conditions).
To service the precleaner, see Figures 4-7, 4-8 and 4-9
and perform the following steps:
Figure 4-9. Base Plate Removal on Low-Profi le Air
Cleaner.
1. Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove the
cover.
2. Remove the foam precleaner from the paper air
cleaner element.
3. Wash the precleaner in warm water with
detergent. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until
all traces of detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out
excess water (do not wring). Allow the precleaner
to air dry.
4. Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out all excess oil.
5. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper air cleaner
element.
6. Reinstall the air cleaner cover. Secure the cover
with the retaining knob.
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