
104 SEBU8213-04
Maintenance Section
Engine Air Filter Primary Element - Clean/Replace
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1. Open the engine access door on the left side of
the machine.
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Illustration 134
2. Loosen the four cover latches and remove the air
cleaner cover.
Note: The latches for the air cleaner housing may
snap open when you release the latches.
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Illustration 135
3. Remove primary filter element (3) from air cleaner
housing (2). In order to remove the engine air filter
primary element, slide the element outward. While
you pull the element outward, rock the element.
NOTICE
Do not use a filter if the media, the gaskets or the seals
are damaged.
4. Install clean primary filter element (3) over
engine air filter secondary element (4). Apply firm
pressure to the end of the primary element as
yougentlyrockthefilter element. This seats the
primary element.
5. Clean cover (5) and install the cover.
6. Close the left engine access door.
7. Start the engine. The indicator on the gauge
cluster will illuminate when the filter needs
attention.
Cleaning Primary Air Filter
Elements
The primary air filter element can be used up to
three t imes if the element is properly c leaned
and properly inspected. When th e primary air filter
element is cleaned, check for rips or tears in the filter
material. The primary air filter element should be
replaced at least one time per two year period. This
replacement should be performed regardless of the
number of cleanings.
NOTICE
Do not clean the air fi lter elements by bumping or tap-
ping. This could damage the seals. Do not use ele-
ments with damaged pleats, gaskets, or seals. Dam-
aged elements will allow dirt to pass through. Engine
damage could result.