Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element

If the element has to be serviced on the field, tap it carefully on a soft surface (tire) or palm of your hand as a temporary measure.

IMPORTANT: Tap cleaner element on metal rim only.

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Clean dry element with compressed air. Insert nozzle into element and blow from inside to outside. Pressure should not exceed 600 kPa (6 bar; 85 psi)

Clean with compressed air at least after approx. ten provisional cleanings.

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First rinse the filter element under running water to remove as much dirt as possible.

Then soak element for 15 minutes in lukewarm water, not above 32°C (90°F). If necessary, add a non-alkaline household detergent and wash filter.

Rinse filter element in clean running water with a pressure not exceeding 200 kPa (2 bar; 30 psi). Allow filter element to dry.

IMPORTANT: Never wash element in fuel or a strong cleaning agent.

Change both primary and secondary air cleaner elements at least every 1200 operating hours.

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