5.3
Air filter
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Air filter inspection:
Check and, if necessary, remove coarse dirt accumulation such as
leaves, dust deposits etc. from air admission holes.
Examine and, if necessary, clean dust outlet (l) openings of cyclone
prefilter.
Air filter service indicator: Start engine and push throttle to full rpm's for
a few seconds.
The filter system must be cleaned if the bellows contracts and covers
the green ring (m). Check the bellows often per day when working in
extremely dusty conditions.
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Note
The air cleaner must be cleaned every day if conditions are adverse,
dry, and dusty.
Do not clean with compressed air.
Air filter maintenance:
1. Loosen wing (thumb) screw (o) and carefully remove with cover (p).
One turn of the cover (p) by 90° towards the right makes removing
easier.
2. Carefully remove filter element (r).
3. Check conditions and cleanliness of valve plate (u).
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