Operation Manual

Workshop maintenance
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AIR CLEANER ELEMENT RENEWAL
V8 engine
Engine performance will be seriously
affected if the air cleaner element becomes
choked with dust and other airborne
particles.
• Unscrew the two retaining nuts (1).
• Disconnect the air cleaner hose (2).
• Remove the engine breather hose (3).
• Withdraw the air cleaner cannister (4).
• Unscrew the wing nut and washer (5).
• Remove the filter seal (6).
• Remove the element (7) from the
cannister.
• Discard the old element, DO NOT attempt
to clean it.
• Insert the new element and secure with
the wing nut and washer.
• Fit the air cleaner cannister.
• Fit the breather hose.
• Fit the air cleaner hose.
• Secure with the retaining straps and nuts.
NOTE: Check the dump valve(8) (see ’Air
cleaner dump valve check’).