Air Cleaner - Terex PT-100G Forestry Service Manual

Compact Track Loader
4. Maintenance

Air Cleaner

The PT 100G is equipped with two air filter elements to
remove contaminants from the air used for
combustion. Regular inspection and replacement is
necessary to ensure proper performance and to
prolong engine life. Inspect the air cleaner elements
daily.
To remove and inspect your air cleaner elements:
Shut the machine down as described in section
5.13 of the operation and maintenance manual,
1.
then open the hood to uncover the air cleaner
access door on rear of the left loader tower.
Open the access cover, then pull the yellow slide
lock (fig. 4-35, item A) on the air cleaner housing
2.
outward as shown. Next, turn the cover
approximately 1/8 turn CCW and pull to remove.
Remove the primary element (fig. 4-36, item B).
The primary element can be cleaned and reused
3.
up to five times, but should be changed at least
once a year.
Remove the secondary element (fig. 4-37, item
C).
4.
Note: The secondary element is not serviceable. It
should be replaced after every three cleanings of the
primary filter.
Note: The primary element may be cleaned and reused
up to five times if properly maintained, but should be
replaced at least once a year.
5. Once the inspection has been performed, install
the new secondary filter element into the enclosure
as found upon disassembly (fig. 4-37).
6. Install the primary element by sliding it into place
in the enclosure as found upon disassembly.
7. Install and secure the cover by sliding it into place
and positioning the yellow slide into the locked
position. Gently wiggle the cover to make sure it is
secure.
To clean your primary filter element:
1. Remove loose dirt from the filter element with
compressed air or water hose.
Compressed air: 100 P.S.I. (689 kPa) max. 1/8"
(.3175cm) diameter nozzle at least 2" (5.1 cm)
away .
Water: 40 P.S.I. (276 kPa) max. without nozzle.
2. Soak the filter in a non-sudsing detergent solution
for at least 15 minutes moving it gently through the
4-35
4-36
4-37
solution to further clean the element. (Never soak
for more than 24 hours.)
3. Rinse the filter thoroughly with a gentle stream of
water to remove all dirt and remaining detergent.
4. Allow the filter to dry completely before re-installing
it into the machine.
Do not use any heat source other than warm air at
less than 160°F to dry the filter.
Do not clean air filter elements while engine
warranty is in effect. During the warranty period,
Terex recommends replacing air filter elements
instead of cleaning them. Heavy-duty air filter
manufacturers will not warrant the air filter once it
has been cleaned.
4-10
A
B
C
NOTICE