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24. SERVICE PROCEDURE
24.10.1.3.2
Removal
1.
2.
3.
4.
Stop the engine and lower all mounted equipment to the ground. Open the
right engine side door. Remove all dirt from the cover end of the air cleaner
body.
Loosen the wing nut (1) on the cover (2) and remove the cover from the air
cleaner body.
Remove the wing nut with gasket (3) and slide out the primary element (4)
being careful not to dislodge dust from the dirty element onto the safety
element.
Check the condition of the gasket on the end of the primary element. If the
gasket is damaged or missing, replace the element. Remove all dirt from the
inside of the air cleaner
body with a damp cloth. A small amount
of
nonsudsing
detergent added to water will ease the removal of soot.
24.10.1.3.3
Washing
REMARK
Never wash elements in fuel oil, gas or solvent. DO NOT OIL ELEMENTS.
Do not attempt to take elements apart. Do not tap the element against a
hard surface; this will damage the element.
Carefully tap the side or end of the element against the palm of your hand
to remove loose dirt.
Wash the element in clean, warm water, 21 to 38°C (70 to 100°F). A small
amount of nonsudsing
detergent added to the water will remove the soot.
Rinse the element in clear water (if a hose is used, do not exceed 275 kPa
(40 psi). Shake the element carefully to remove excess water.
REMARK
4.
Do not use compressed
air to speed the drying of the element; the air
pressure will rupture the wet element.
Lay the element
on its side and allow it to air dry before reinstalling.
Overnight
drying is usually sufficient. When drying the element, protect it
from dirt and/or freezing.
REMARK
If no spare element is available, the wet element, after excess water has
been shaken
out, may be installed
in the air cleaner
and the engine
operated at low idle for 10 minutes before operating the machine.
5. inspect the element for damage.
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