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PH3300i SM, Rev. 2017-01-20
3.5 Air Filter Inspection and Cleaning
1. Loosen the panel screws and remove the side maintenance door.
2. Remove the two filter cartridge retaining screws.
3. Remove the filter cartridge and the filter element.
4. If filter element and the filter case are soaked with excessive engine oil this could be a sign of
excessive blow-by or a defective PCV valve. Pull the spark plug to check for signs of oil burning
or fouling (section 3.6). If the plug looks normal but the PCV hose is full of oil, replace the PCV
valve (must replace the whole valve cover).
5. Wash the filter element in a non-flammable or high flash point solvent and dry them thoroughly.
6. Soak the filter element in clean engine oil and squeeze out any excess oil.
7. Reinstall the filter element and the air filter cartridge. Tighten the two cartridge screws securely.
8. Reinstall the maintenance door and tighten the screws securely.
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the engine, reducing engine performance. If
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the engine is operated in dusty areas, clean the air filter more often than specified
in the Maintenance Schedule (section 3.1).
Never run the engine if there is no filter element or if the filter is damaged, as it will
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cause serious damage to the engine.
Air Filter Cartridge
Air Filter Element
Maintenance Door
Air Filter Case
Fig. 6