Komatsu D37EX-24 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 292

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
12. Install the cleaned outer element.
NOTICE
• When installing the cover (2), check the O-ring (6)
for a scratch, etc. If it has any scratch, etc., re-
place it.
• When installing the cover (2), press it to the case
securely, and check that clips (1) are secured cor-
rectly at 3 places.
13. Set the arrow mark on cover (2) toward the top, install it to
the air cleaner body, then secure it with clips (1).
14. Peel off one seal from the recording sheet on the cover (2).
15. Close the engine side cover on the left side of the ma-
chine.
METHOD FOR REPLACING ELEMENT
1.
Open the engine side cover on the left side of the machine.
2.
Remove the clips (1) (3 pieces) and remove the cover (2).
NOTICE
• When cleaning the cover, do not remove the vacuator
valve (5).
• Before and after cleaning the element, do not leave or
keep it under direct sunlight.
• Never remove the inner element (3). If it is removed,
dirt will enter and can cause an engine trouble.
• Do not use a screwdriver or other tool.
3.
Hold the outer element (4), rock it lightly up and down and
to the right and left, and pull it out while turning it to the
right or left.
4.
Clean the interior of the air cleaner body, cover (2) and vacuator valve (5) with a clean cloth, a whisk or
others.
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