VII. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FILTERS CONTINUED
Engine Air Intake REMOVAL - The engine air intake filter element should only be removed if it is going to be replaced. After loosening the air cleaner clamp and removing the end cap, carefully remove the filter so as to not knock any dust off the filter and into the air intake passage (fig. 7.22). REPLACEMENT - If your detasseler is equipped with a diesel engine it has a Filter Minder® to notify you of filter element FIG 7.21
efficiency. Follow its guidelines for servicing. (See below.) At appropriate service time, install the new element carefully to ensure proper sealing. CLEANING - It is not recommended to clean the air filter element. However, a clean damp cloth should be used to wipe dust and foreign material from the air cleaner housing before a new element is installed.
Filter Minder® The Filter Minder® is an air restriction monitoring system that progressively and constantly indicates how much air filter capacity remains. Check its reading daily. FIG 7.22
Service the air cleaner when the Filter Minder® reads 20” (80% of average dirt holding capacity). Reset the Filter Minder® to zero each time you replace the air filter element.
NOTE: Service the air cleaner on diesel-equipped detasselers
before
the
yellow
indicator
reaches the red line of the Filter Minder®.
FIG 7.23
FILTERS CONTINUED
