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(6) Air cleaner (Dry type)
① Cleaning filter element
z Remove the cover and pull out the primary filter
element straight out. (Fig. 1)
z When cleaning the element in the working field,
tap the element by hand to remove the dust.
▶Do not tap the element on a
hard place when cleaning it.
▶if the element is cracked,
change it with a new one.
Notice
z If the dust is not removed by tapping, use
compressed air {less than 500kPa (5bar ; 72psi)}
from inside to outside as shown in the right figure
“Fig. 2” to remove the dust and foreign materials.
And clean inside the filter element with a clean
damp cloth.
▶Do not assemble a wet filter element.
▶Do not dry the wet filter element by using the compressed air.
▶Do not start the engine if air filter element is not assembled.
Notice
② Assembling filter element
z Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing using a clean damp cloth.
z Check if there is damage inside filter element by using a light. If there is tiny crack or small hole in the
filter element or the gasket is damaged, replace it with a new one.
z Insert the filter element by pushing it deeply into the filter housing.
z Remove the dust of the evacuator valve and clean the inside of the cover.
z Assemble the cover with the evacuator valve placed downward.
▶ DO NOT start the engine or close the hood if the filter element is not assembled.Notice
<Fig. 1>
Cover
Primary filter
element
Evacuator
valve
(5) Engine coolant
z Refer to “Replacement of Engine coolant” (See page 5-21)
(Pressurized air)