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Maintenance Section
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Inspect/Replace
NOTICE
Do not tap or str
ike the air cleaner element.
Do not wash the primary air cleaner element.
Use low pressure (207 kPa; 30 psi maximum) pres-
surised air or vacuum cleaning to clean the primary
air cleaner el
ement.
Take extreme care in order to avoid damage to the air
cleaner eleme
nts.
Do not use air cleaner elements that have damaged
pleats, gaske
ts or seals.
Refer to the OEM information in order to determine
the number of t
imes that the air cleaner element can
be cleaned. Do not clean the air filter element more
than three times. The air cleaner element must be
replaced at l
east one time per year.
Cleaning the air filter element will not extend the life
of the air filt
er element.
Visually inspect the air cleaner element before
cleaning. I
nspect air cleaner elements for damage to
the pleats, the seals, the gaskets and the outer cover.
Discard any damaged air cleaner element.
Two methods may be used in order to clean the air
cleaner element:
•
Pressurized a ir
•
Vacuum clea
ning
Pressurized Air
Personal injury can result from air pressure.
Personal injury can result without following prop-
er procedure. When using pressure air, wear a pro-
tective face shield and protective clothing.
Maximum air pressure at the nozzle must be less
than 205 kPa (30 psi) for cleaning purposes.
Pressurizedaircanbeusedtocleanprimaryair
cleaner elements that have not been cleaned more
than three times. Use filtered, dry air with a maximum
pressure of 207 kPa (30 psi). Pressurized air will not
remove deposits of carbon and oil.
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Illustration 25
Note: When the air cleaner element is cleaned,
always begin with the clean side (inside) in order to
force dirt particles toward the dirty side (outside).
Aim the air hose so that air flows along the length of
the filter. Follow the direction of the paper pleats in
order to prevent damage to the pleats. Do not aim
the air directly at the face of the paper pleats.
Note: Refer to “Inspecting the Air Cleaner Element”.
Vacuum Cleaning
Vacuum cleaning is a good method for removing
accumulated dirt from the dirty side (outside) of an
air cleaner element. Vacuum cleaning is especially
useful for cleaning the air cleaner element that
will require daily cleaning because of a dry, dusty
environment.
Cleaning from the clean side (inside) with pressurized
air is recommended prior to vacuum cleaning the
dirty side (outside) of an air cleaner element.
Note: Refer to “Inspecting the Air Cleaner Element”.
Inspecting the Air Cleaner Element
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Illustration 26
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