When Required; Clean, Replace Air Cleaner Element - Komatsu WA380-6 Operation & Maintenance Manual

SERVICE PROCEDURE

WHEN REQUIRED

CLEAN, REPLACE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

If inspection, cleaning, or maintenance is carried out with the engine running, dirt will get into the engine and damage it.
Always stop the engine before carrying out these operations.
When using compressed air, there is danger that dirt may be blown around and cause serious injury.
Always use protective glasses, dust mask, and other protective equipment.
For inspection method, see "CHECK AIR CLEANER (PAGE 3-108)".
When the yellow piston of the dust indicator enters the red range (7.5 kPa) or the air cleaner clogging caution lamp
of the machine monitor lights up, clean the air cleaner element.
CLEANING OUTER ELEMENT
1. Open the engine side cover on the right side of the chassis.
2. Remove three clips (1), then remove cover (2).
NOTICE
Never remove inner element (4). If it is removed, dust will enter and cause
engine trouble.
3. Remove outer element (3).
4. Clean the interior of the air cleaner body, cover (2) and
evacuator valve (5).
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