Air Cleaner - Mi-T-M GEN-13000-1MSE Manual Del Usuario

MAINTENANCE

AIR CLEANER:

WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. DO
NOT USE GASOLINE OR LOW FLASH-
POINT SOLVENTS TO CLEAN THE
ELEMENT. CLEAN THE ELEMENT IN A
WELL VENTILATED AREA. ENSURE
THAT NO SPARKS OR FLAMES ARE
NEAR THE WORKING AREA, THIS
INCLUDES ANY APPLIANCE WITH A
PILOT LIGHT.
CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT
THE AIR FILTER, SERIOUS DANGER
CAN RESULT.
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check
for and correct heavy buildup of dirt and debris along with loose
or damaged components.
1. Release the two latch tabs or remove the wing nut from the
air cleaner cover, and remove the cover. (Fig. 7)
2. Remove the paper filter and foam filter element from the air
cleaner case. (if applicable)
3. Remove the foam filter from the paper filter element.
4. Inspect air filter elements, and replace if damaged.
5. Clean the air filter elements if they are to be reused:
FOAM FILTER ELEMENT: Wash the foam filter element in
warm water with detergent. Rinse the foam filter element
thoroughly until all traces of detergent are eliminated. Squeeze
out excess water, but do not wring. Allow the foam filter element
to air dry.
Saturate the foam filter element with new engine oil. Squeeze
out all excess oil. DO NOT put engine oil on the foam
damper.
NOTE: Clean the foam filter element every 25 hours of operation
(more often under extremely dusty or dirty condition)
PAPER FILTER ELEMENT: Do not wash the paper filter
element or use pressurized air, as this will damage the element.
Clean by gently tapping the element to remove dust. Replace
the element if damaged, bent or extremely dirty. Handle new
element carefully; do not use if the sealing surfaces are bent
or damaged.
NOTE: Replace the paper filter element every 100 hours (more
often under extremely dusty conditions.)
6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner body and cover,
using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt fromentering the
air chamber that leads to the carburetor.
7. Place the foam air filter element in the air cleaner cover. If
applicable, reinstall the paper air filter element and cover to
the air cleaner case. Replace cover securely.
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Service
Air Cleaner Cover Latch
Foam Filter
Element
Air Chamber
Packing
Air Cleaner Cover
Wing Nut
Paper Filter Element
Air Cleaner Case
(Fig. 7)
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