Minuteman KS 28 G (6403.xx) - Manual (Page 55)

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Maintenance and Service
5.10.1 Clearing dust deposits from
panel air filter during opera-
tion
Clean the panel air filter (Fig. 24/5) in
the dust vacuum regularly and as nec-
essary using the shaking device:
1. When the engine is switched off,
pull/push the lever (Fig. 24/9) of the
shaking device quickly, several
times.
5.10.2 Removing the panel air filter
1. Unlock the hood (Fig.
24/7) using a
square wrench and open the hood
(Fig.
24/7).
Ensure the engine has
stopped before opening the
hood (Fig.
24/7). Risk of injury
through belt drive and rotating
fan(Fig.
24/3)!
2. Release the top filter cover locks:
Unscrew the knurled screws
(Fig.
24/1) from the threaded pins
(Fig. 24/4).
3. Release the bottom filter cover locks:
Pivot the hinged locks (Fig. 24/6)
outwards.
4. Remove the filter cover (Fig. 24/8).
5. Remove the panel air filter
(Fig. 24/5).
5.10.3 Cleaning the panel air filter
thoroughly
Do not inhale the dust. Health
hazard! Wear an appropriate
dust mask.
1. Drop the panel air filter (Fig. 24/5) a
few times from a small height onto a
level, solid surface. Be careful not to
damage the filter ribs!
The ground must not have any
surface irregularities. Do not
drop the panel air filter
(Fig.
24/5) onto the ground at a
slant.
Never install panel air filters
(Fig.
24/5) which have dam-
aged filter ribs!
5.10.4 Replacing the sealing strips
If the panel air filter (Fig.
24/5) is re-
moved, check the self-adhesive sealing
strips (Fig.
24/2) for signs of damage.
Damaged sealing strips (Fig. 24/2)
must be replaced:
1. Pull off the damaged sealing strips
(Fig. 24/2).
2. Clean any residual adhesive from
the surfaces on which the sealing
strips (Fig.
24/2) must be adhered.
3. Adhere the new sealing strips
(Fig. 24/2).