SkyTrak 3606 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 109)

General Maintenance
3606 Rev 11/99 107
Carefully cleaning or washing, if done correctly, can extend the life of an
element. But you must realize that each time an element is cleaned the dirt
holding capacity is reduced and the risk of dirt reaching the clean side of the
filter is increased. Filters should never be washed more than six times or
retained for more than one years service - whichever comes first.
If you wash an element, it is recommended that you use a non-sudsing
detergent that disolves combustion residues without damaging the filter
media. One such detergent that is specifically formulated for this purpose is
FM 1400. This cleaner contains biodegradable synthetic detergents and is
environmentally safe. It is marketed by Filter Service Corp., 2105 W.
Apache, Farmington, N.Mexico, 87401, Telephone (505) 326-1127.
Inner Safety Element
An inner safety element should never be washed or reused. Always install a
new element. Replace safety elements after every third primary element
change. DO NOT remove a safety element until you have thoroughly
cleaned the inside of the air cleaner canister. This will prevent dirt, which
could damage the engine, from entering the induction manifold.
To change elements:
1. Unlatch the three retaining clips and remove the cover from the air
cleaner canister (Figure 66).
2. Remove the primary element. Inspect the element for damage.
Damaged elements should not be cleaned or reused.
3. Thoroughly clean the interior of the air filter canister and vactuator
valve.
4. If replacing the safety element at this time, carefully slide the safety
element out. Always discard this element and replace with a new
element.
5. Slide the new primary element over the safety element making sure
the sealing edge is flush with the base of the air cleaner.
CAUTION
NEVER run the engine with only the safety element installed.
General Maintenance
3606 Rev 11/99 107
Carefully cleaning or washing, if done correctly, can extend the life of an
element. But you must realize that each time an element is cleaned the dirt
holding capacity is reduced and the risk of dirt reaching the clean side of the
filter is increased. Filters should never be washed more than six times or
retained for more than one years service - whichever comes first.
If you wash an element, it is recommended that you use a non-sudsing
detergent that disolves combustion residues without damaging the filter
media. One such detergent that is specifically formulated for this purpose is
FM 1400. This cleaner contains biodegradable synthetic detergents and is
environmentally safe. It is marketed by Filter Service Corp., 2105 W.
Apache, Farmington, N.Mexico, 87401, Telephone (505) 326-1127.
Inner Safety Element
An inner safety element should never be washed or reused. Always install a
new element. Replace safety elements after every third primary element
change. DO NOT remove a safety element until you have thoroughly
cleaned the inside of the air cleaner canister. This will prevent dirt, which
could damage the engine, from entering the induction manifold.
To change elements:
1. Unlatch the three retaining clips and remove the cover from the air
cleaner canister (Figure 66).
2. Remove the primary element. Inspect the element for damage.
Damaged elements should not be cleaned or reused.
3. Thoroughly clean the interior of the air filter canister and vactuator
valve.
4. If replacing the safety element at this time, carefully slide the safety
element out. Always discard this element and replace with a new
element.
5. Slide the new primary element over the safety element making sure
the sealing edge is flush with the base of the air cleaner.
CAUTION
NEVER run the engine with only the safety element installed.