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TP-6804 12/11 63Section 5 Scheduled Maintenance

Precleaner Service

Use the following procedure to wash and oil the

precleaner as indicated in the service schedule. Wash

and oil the precleaner more often under extremely dusty

or dirty conditions.

1. Press the OFF button on the generator set

controller.

2. Disconnect the utility power to the generator set.

3. Disconnect the battery, negative (--) lead first.

4. Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove the

cover. Remove the precleaner from the paper

element. Wash the precleaner in warm water with

detergent. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all

traces of detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out

excess water (do not wring). Allow the precleaner

to air dry.

5. Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil.

Squeeze out all of the excess oil.

6. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element.

7. Reinstall the air cleaner cover. Secure the cover

with the cover retaining knob.

8. Reconnect the power to the battery charger.

9. Reconnect the generator set engine starting

battery, negative (--) lead last.

Paper Element Service

Use the following procedure to replace the paper

element at the intervals specified in the service

schedule. Replace the paper element more often under

extremely dusty or dirty conditions.

1. Press the OFF button on the generator set

controller.

2. Disconnect the utility power to the generator set.

3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting

battery, negative (--) lead first.

4. Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove the

cover.

5. Remove the element cover nut, element cover, and

the paper element with precleaner.

6. Remove the precleaner from the paper element.

Note: Do not wash the paper element or clean it

with pressurized air, as this will damage the

element.

7. Replace the element if it is dirty, bent, or damaged.

8. Check the air cleaner base. Make sure it is secure

and not bent or damaged. Also check the element

cover for damage and fit. Replace all damaged air

cleaner components. Remove any loose dirt or

debris from the air cleaner base. Wipe the base

carefully so that no dirt drops into the intake throat.

Check the condition of the rubber seal on the air

cleaner stud and replace the seal if necessary.

9. Reinstall the paper element, precleaner, element

cover, element cover nut, and the air cleaner cover.

Secure the cover with the cover retaining knob.

10. Reconnect the utility power to the generator set.

11. Reconnect the generator set engine starting

battery, negative (--) lead last.

5.4.2 Air Cleaner, 20RESA/RESAL

Models

The engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density

paper air cleaner element. See Figure 5-8.

tp6515

1. Knobs (qty.2)

2. Cover

3. Paper element

4. Base

Figure 5-8 Air Cleaner Components

Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine.

Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around the air

cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also check for

loose or damaged components. Replace all bent or

damaged air cleaner components.

Note: Operating the engine with loose or damaged air

cleaner components could allow unfiltered air

into the engine causing premature wear and

failure.

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