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2. Remove the three bolts securing the left control panel
cover and remove the cover (Fig. 28).
3. Loosen the jam nut on the adjustment bolt (Fig. 28).
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Figure 28
1. Left control panel cover
2. Jam nut
3. Adjustment bolt
4. Turn the adjustment bolt clockwise until the lever slips
into a detent position.
5. Slowly turn the adjustment bolt counter-clockwise
until the lever slips out of a detent position.
6. Hold the adjustment bolt and tighten the jam nut.
7. Install the left panel cover.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Foam Pre-filter: Clean every 25 operating hours.
Paper Filter: Clean every 25 operating hours. Replace
after every 100 operating hours.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Filters
1. Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
2. Open the hood; refer to Opening the Hood, page 24.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage.
4. Unscrew the knob and remove the air cleaner cover
(Fig. 29).
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Figure 29
1. Knob
2. Air cleaner cover
3. Cover nut
4. Cover
5. Foam pre-filter
6. Paper filter
7. Rubber seal
8. Air cleaner base
5. Carefully slide the foam pre-filter off of the paper
element (Fig. 29).
6. Unscrew the cover nut and remove the cover and paper
filter (Fig. 29).
Cleaning the Filters
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
1. Wash the foam pre-filter in liquid soap and warm
water. When clean, rinse it thoroughly.
2. Dry the pre-filter by squeezing it in a clean cloth (do
not wring).
3. Put one or two ounces of oil on the pre-filter (Fig. 30).
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Figure 30
1. Foam element 2. Oil
4. Squeeze the pre-filter to distribute the oil.
5. Lightly tap the paper filter on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt (Fig. 31).
6. Inspect the paper filter for tears, an oily film, and
damage to the rubber seal.