MAINTENANCE NOTE: After cleaning and drying the element, shine a light through the element. If any small holes or thin cracks are found, replace the element. When cleaning it, do not hit it or beat it against anything. Do not use an element that has any damaged folds, gaskets, or seals. 5. After cleaning the element, reinstall it. Replacing Inner Element 1. After removing the cover and outer element, remove the inner element. 2. To prevent dust from getting in, use a clean cloth or tape to cover the air connector (outlet side). 3. After cleaning the air cleaner body interior, remove the cover installed in Step 2. 4. Fit a new inner element to the connector and tighten it with nuts.
Do not clean and reinstall an inner element. 5. Install the outer element. Using Water Wash the filter element with water at less than 3 kg/cmІ (43 psi) of pressure, from the inside along the folds, and then from the outside and again from the inside. Let the element dry. Using Water with a Cleaning Agent To remove oil, grease, and carbon etc., clean the element in a lukewarm solution of mild detergent. Rinse the element in clean water. Let the element dry. REMARK Using warm water (40 y also be effective in cleaning the element. To speed up the drying process, direct compressed air (lower than 7 kg/cmІ (100 psi)) to the inside of the element. NOTE: Do not attempt to heat the element.
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