Servicing Air Filter Elements

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the engine has been running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing or working near the engine and components.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine through a damaged filter element:

• Do not wash paper element.
• Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping against another object.
• Do not use pressurized air to clean element.
• Replace element only if it is very dirty, damaged or the seal is cracked.

Servicing Primary Air Filter Element:

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety Section.)

2. Allow engine to cool.

3. Raise hood.

4. 
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   A - Latches

   B - Cover

   C - Valve

   Release latches (A) and remove cover (B).

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5. 
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   D - Primary Element

   Remove and discard primary element (D). Replace with a new primary filter element.

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6. Install cover (B) with rubber dust unloading valve (C) pointing downward.

7. Hook latches (A) onto cover.

8. Lower hood.

Servicing Secondary Air Filter Element:

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Secondary element does not need routine replacement. Visually inspect it without removing from canister. Do not attempt to clean secondary element. If secondary element is replaced, install new primary and secondary element immediately to prevent dust from entering air intake system.

1. Remove cover.

2. Remove and discard primary air filter element.

3. 
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   E - Secondary Element

   Remove and discard secondary air filter element (E). Replace with a new secondary air filter element.

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4. Install new primary air filter element.

5. Install cover (B) with rubber dust unloading valve (C) pointing downward.

6. Hook latches (A) onto cover.

7. Lower hood.