Operator`s manual

Maintenance RD 27
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5.10 Engine Air Filter
See Graphic: wc_gr002225
NEVER use gasoline or other types of low flash point solvents for
cleaning the air filter. A fire or explosion could result.
CAUTION: NEVER run engine without the air cleaner elements.
Severe engine damage will occur.
Filter Indicator
The air intake system is equipped with a filter indicator (a), which
indicates when a filter change is required. Replace main paper filter
element if it appears heavily soiled and/or when yellow plunger of
indicator appears in or near the red line. Push and hold in the yellow
rubber button on top of indicator to reset it after replacing main paper
filter element.
Stop the machine, apply the parking brake and switch off the engine.
Replace main filter element
5.10.1 The main air filter element can be used up to six times; after that it must
be replaced.
5.10.2 Remove cover (b) for the air filter housing.
5.10.3 Remove main filter element (c) from the air filter housing.
5.10.4 Clean inside of the air filter housing.
5.10.5 Install new main filter element and replace the cover.
5.10.6 Replace cover (b) and reset the filter indicator (a).
Clean main filter element
5.10.7 Remove cover (b) for the air filter housing.
5.10.8 Remove main filter element (c) from the air filter housing.
5.10.9 Clean inside of the air filter housing.
5.10.10 Clean the filter element with a compressed air gun fitted with a straight
or bent nozzle.
CAUTION: Only use filtered, dry compressed air. Do not exceed an air
pressure of 30 psi.
5.10.11 Blow through the filter from the inside to the outside along the folds of
the filter. Continue until all dust has been removed.
5.10.12 Hold the element up to the light or pass a lamp through the middle to
check the condition of the element folds.
5.10.13 Check that the sealed surface is in good condition.
5.10.14 Install main filter element and replace the cover.
WARNING