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Service
2)
Washing air cleaner element
Never
wash
element
in
gasoline or any solvent.
Never use compressed air on
a
wet
element. DO
not oil
elementr
a) If element is coated with oil or soot, wash
in a solution of warm water. Let element
soak at least
15
minutes, then agitate
gently to flush out dirt.
b) Rinse element throughly from inside with
clean water. Use element cleaning gun'or a
free-running hose. Keep pressure low to
avoid damaging element.
c) Allow element to dry completely before
using. This usually takes from one to three
days. Do not oven dry or use drying
agents. Protect element from freezing until
dry. Inspect element before reinstalling.
3)
3)
Inspecting element
a) Hold a bright light inside element and
check carefully for holes. Discard any ele-
ment which shows the slightest hole.
n
b) Be sure outer screen is not dented. Vibra-
tion would quickly wear a hole in filter.
c) Be sure filter gasket
is
in good condition.
If gasket is damaged or missing, replace
element.
d,
If element is to be stored, seal
it
in a plastic
bag and store in shipping container to pro-
tect against dust and damage.
e) Be sure rubber gasket between canister and
-
lower cover is in good condition.
If gasket
is
damaged or missing, replace gasket.
f)
Be sure seal washer on the pre-cleaner cover
is in good condition. If the washer
is
damaged or missing, install new seal
washer.
4)
Leakage check of
system
Check air intake system for leaks. Correct as
necessary.
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