SECTION 3 – LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
3-12
Air Cleaner Inner Safety Element
NOTE: Clean the primary element after every
100 hours of service. Extremely dusty conditions
may require more frequent service intervals.
1. Pull the primary element ① from the
canister. Clean any loose dirt from the
canister, and inspect the end of the canister
for dirt which may prevent the new element
from seating properly.
NOTE: Conduct a visual inspection of the inner
safety element
②
by placing a light inside the
element. Little or no light will shine through the
element if it is partially clogged.
To remove the inner safety element, pull it out of
the canister body.
To install the new element, push it into the
canister until seated.
IMPORTANT: Clean any dirt from the canister
before installing the inner safety element. Check
element inner diameter seals for damage and
replace the safety element if seal damage is
present.
IMPORTANT: Failure to obtain a good seal
between the filter and canister may cause major
engine damage, by allowing dirt to enter the
engine.
①
②