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1. Undo the three clamps and remove the cover
.
2. Pull element straight down to remove.
3. From the inside of the element, blow com-
pressed air evenly up and down along the pleats
of the filter paper.
CAUTION
• Keep the air pressure under 685 kPa (100
psi, 7 kgf/cm
2
) to prevent the element from
being damaged.
• Do not strike the element or hit it against
another object.
• If the element is contaminated with oily soot
or dust, replace it regardless of the sched-
uled replacement time.
4. Place a light in the element and check the filter
paper for damage or places where it has worn
thin. Also check the packing for damage.
5. Clean the inside of case and cover with a
clean cloth.
6. Replace the element with a new one if the check
reveals a defective filter element or when the
recommended replacement interval expires.
Use a genuine filter element for replacement.
7. Install the element by reversing the order of
removal. Be sure to align match marks on the
case and cover.
CAUTION
Install the element correctly.
If the packing is broken or the wing nut is loose,
the engine will suck in dust and premature pis-
ton and cylinder liner wear could result.
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