Komatsu PC400LC-5 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 172

24. SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. If small holes or thinner parts are found on the element when it
is checked by shining a light through it after cleaning, replace the
element.
NOTICE
Do not use an element whose folds or gasket or seal are
damaged.
When cleaning the element, do not hit or beat it against anything.
Wrap up unused elements and store them in a dry area.
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Remove the cloth and tape used for cover in Step 1.
Install the cleaned element and fix it with the wing nut.
Replace seal washer @ or wing nut @ with new parts if they are
broken.
Remove evacuator valve @ and clean with compressed air.
After cleaning, install it.
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Replacing element
1. First remove the outer element, and then remove the inner
element.
2. Place the cover over the air intake part to prevent dust entering.
3. Clean the air cleaner body interior, then remove the cover from
the air intake port.
4. Fit a new inner element and tighten it with nuts.
5. Install the outer element.
Push the dust indicator reset button.
NOTICE
l Do not attempt to reinstall a cleaned inner element.
l If small holes or thinner parts are found on element when a light
is shone through it after cleaning and drying, replace the element.
l When cleaning element, do not hit it or beat against anything.
l
Do not use element whose folds or gasket, seal are damaged.
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