Service Manual

Reelmaster 5200-D/5400-DPage 3 - 14Kubota Diesel Engines
Air Filtering System
General Maintenance
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Check air cleaner body for damage which could
cause an air leak. Replace damaged air cleaner body.
3. Service air cleaner filters whenever air cleaner indi-
cator (Fig. 20) shows red or periodically as recom-
mended in the maintenance schedules in Chapter 2 -
Product Records and Manuals(more frequently in ex-
treme dusty or dirty conditions). Do not over service air
filter.
4. Make sure cover seals around the air cleaner body.
Service Precleaner Bowl
Inspect precleaner bowl daily. During extremely dusty or
dirty conditions, inspect more frequently. Do not let dust
or debris build up above level marks on bowl.
1. Remove thumb screw and separate cover from pre-
cleaner bowl. Empty precleaner bowl and wipe clean.
2. Assemble and install precleaner bowl, cover, and
thumb screw.
Note: When operating in extremely dusty conditions,
an optional extension tube (Toro Part No. 43-3810)
raises the precleaner bowl above the hood; service in-
tervals are increased.
Service Air Cleaner
1. Release latches securing air cleaner cover to the air
cleaner body. Separate cover from the body. Clean in-
side of the air cleaner cover.
2. Carefully slide filter element out of the air cleaner
body to prevent dislodging dust. Inspect filter element
and discard if damaged.
Washing Method
A. Prepare a solution of filter cleaner and water.
Soak filter element about 15 minutes. Follow direc-
tions on the cleaner carton.
B. Rinse filter with fresh water. Water pressure must
not exceed 40 psi to prevent damage to the filter ele-
ment. Rinse filter from clean side to dirty side.
Figure 20
1. Indicator 2. Precleaner bowl
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Figure 21
1. Filter element 2. Body
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C. Dry filter element using warm, flowing air (160F
max.), or allow element to air-dry. Do not use a light
bulb to dry the filter element; damage may result.
Compressed Air Method
A. Blow compressed air from inside to the outside of
dry filter element. Do not exceed 100 psi to prevent
damage to the element.
B. Keep air hose nozzle at least 2 inches (5 cm) from
the filter. Move nozzle up and down while rotating the
filter element. Inspect for holes and tears by looking
through the filter toward a bright light.
3. Inspect new filter for shipping damage. Check seal-
ing end of filter. Do not install a damaged filter
4. Insert new filter properly into air cleaner body. Make
sure filter is sealed properly by applying pressure to out-
er rim of filter when installing. Do not press on flexible
center of filter.
5. Reinstall cover and secure latches. Reset indicator
if showing red (Fig. 20).