Engine Primary Air Filter - Case CX490D Operator's Manual

Engine primary air filter

CAUTION
Flying debris!
Compressed air can propel dirt, rust, etc. into the air. Wear eye and face protection when using com-
pressed air.
Failure to comply could result in minor or moderate injury.
Clean the engine primary air filter every 250 h or when the AIR FILTER message is displayed.
NOTE: The primary element can be cleaned. The secondary element cannot be cleaned and must be changed.
1. Park the machine on a flat and level place. Stop the
engine, and remove the starter key.
2. Open the front left-hand door.
3. Release the fasteners, and remove the cover.
4. Remove the primary element.
When the primary element is dry:
Blow compressed air at very low pressure from the in-
side to the outside.
Hold the compressed air nozzle at a position at least
3 cm (1.181 in) away from the inside wall of the ele-
ment. When no more dust comes out of the primary
element, cleaning is complete.
NOTE: Be sure to keep the compressed air pressure below
7 bar.
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