Operation and maintenance manual

102 SEBU8601-01
Maintenance Section
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
The primary air
cleaner element can be used up
to six times if the element is properly cleaned and
properly inspected. The primary air cleaner element
should be repl
aced at least one time per year. This
replacement should be performed regardless of the
number of cleanings.
The secondary air cleaner element is not serviceable.
Refer to the OEM information for instructions in order
to replace t
he secondary air cleaner element.
When the engine is operating in environments that
are dusty or
dirty, air cleaner elements may require
more frequent replacement.
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Illustration 60
(1) Cover
(2) Primary air cleaner element
(3) Secondary air cleaner element
(4) Air inlet
1. Remov
e the cover. R emove the primary air
cleaner element.
2. The se
condary air cleaner element should be
removed and discarded for every three cleanings
of the primary air cleaner element.
Note: Refer to “Cleaning the Primary Air Cleaner
Elements”.
3. Cover the air inlet with tape in order to keep dirt
out.
4. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and body
with a clean, dry cloth.
5. Remove the tapefrom the air inlet. Install the
secondary air cleaner element. Install a primary
ai
r cleaner element that is new or cleaned.
6. Install the air cleaner cover.
7. Reset the air cleaner service indicator.
Cleaning the Primary Air Cleaner
Elements
Refer to the OEM information in order to determine
the number of times that the primary filter element can
be cleaned. When the primary air cleaner element is
cleaned, check for rips or tears in the filter material.
The primary air cleaner element should be replaced
at least one time per year. This replacement should
be performed regardless of the number of cleanings.
NOTICE
Do not tap or strike the air cleaner element.
Do not wash the primary air cleaner element.
Use low pressure (207 kPa; 30 psi maximum) pres-
surised air or vacuum cleaning to clean the primary
air cleaner element.
Take extreme care in order to avoid damage to the air
cleaner elements.
Do not use air cleaner elements that have damaged
pleats, gaskets or seals.
Refer to the OEM information in order to determine
the number of times that the primary air cleaner
element can be cleaned. Do not clean the primary
air filter element more than three times. The primary
air cleaner element must be replaced at least one
time per year.
Cleaning the air filter element will not extend the life
of the air filter element.
Visually inspect the primary air cleaner element
before cleaning. Inspect air cleaner elements for
damage to the pleats, the seals, the gaskets and
the outer cover . Discard any damaged air cleaner
element.
Two methods may be used in order to clean the
primary air cleaner element:
•
pressurized air
•
Vacuum cleaning