Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-9
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Element Cleaning and Inspection
Air cleaner elements are not recommended to be cleaned,
and each air cleaner element should be replaced with new
ones at the maintenance time as shown in the maintenance
chart.
NOTE
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Operating in dusty condition may require more frequent
maintenance than above.
FX Models
•
Remove the elements (see Element Removal in the Fuel
System chapter).
•
Replace the primary element [A] every 250 hrs.
•
Replace the secondary element [A] with a new one if dirty
when primary element is checked.
•
Replace the secondary element every 500 hrs.
CAUTION
Do not wash air cleaner elements. Do not oil air
cleaner elements. Do not use pressurized air to
clean air cleaner elements.
FR Models
•
Remove the paper element (see Air Cleaner Element Re-
moval).
•
Clean the paper element [A] by tapping it gently on a flat
surface to remove dust. If the element is very dirty, re-
place it with a new one.
FS Models
•
Remove the foam and paper elements (see Air Cleaner
Element Removal).
•
Clean the foam element [A] in a bath of detergent and
water, and let the element air-dry thoroughly.
•
Clean the paper element [B] by tapping it gently on a flat
surface to remove dust. If the element is very dirty, re-
place it with a new one.