Engine Air Cleaner Element - Clean/Replace; Servicing The Air Cleaner Elements; Dual Element Air Cleaners - Perkins 1103 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Section
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
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Engine Air Cleaner Element
(Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
NOTICE
Never run the engine without an air cleaner element
installed. Never run the engine with a damaged air
cleaner element. Do not use air cleaner elements with
damaged pleats, gaskets or seals . Dirt enterin.9 the
engine causes premature wear and damage to engine
components. Air cleaner elements help to prevent air-
borne debris from entering the air inlet.
NOTICE
Never service the air cleaner element with the engine
running since this will allow dirt to enter the engine .
Servicing the Air Cleaner Elements
Note: The air filter system may not have been
provided by Perkins. The procedure that follows
is for a typical air filter system . Refer to the OEM
information for the correct procedure.
If the air cleaner element becomes plugged, the air
can split the material of the air cleaner element.
Unfiltered air will drastically accelerate internal
engine wear. Refer to the OEM information for the
correct air cleaner elements for your application .
• Check the precleaner (if equipped) and the dust
bowl daily for accumulation of dirt and debris.
Remove any dirt and debris, as needed .
• Operating conditions (dust, dirt and debris) may
require more frequent service of the air cleaner
element.
• The air cleaner element should be replaced at least
one time per year. This replacement should be
performed regardless of the number of cleanings.
Replace the dirty air cleaner elements with clean air
cleaner elements. Before installation, the air cleaner
elements should be thoroughly checked for tears
and/or holes in the filter material. Inspect the gasket
or the seal of the air cleaner element for damage .
Maintain a supply of suitable air cleaner elements
for replacement purposes .
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Dual Element Air Cleaners
The dual element air cleaner contains a primary air
cleaner element and a secondary air cleaner element.
The primary air cleaner element can be used up
to six times if the element is properly cleaned and
properly inspected. The primary air cleaner element
should be replaced at least one time per year. This
replacement should be performed regardless of th e
number of cleanings.
The secondary air cleaner element is not servicea ble
or washable. Refer to the OEM information for
instructions in order to replace the secondary air
cleaner element. When the engine is operating in
environments that are dusty or dirty, air cleaner
elements may require more frequent replacement.
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(1) Cover
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(2) Primary air cleaner element
(3) Secondary air cleaner element
(4) Air inl et
1. Remove the cover. Remove the primary air
cleaner element.
2. The secondary air cleaner element should be
removed and discarded for every three cleanings
of the primary air cleaner element.
Note: Refer to "Cleaning the Primary Air Cleaner
Elements".
3. Cover the air inlet with tape in order to keep dirt
out.
4. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and body
with a clean, dry cloth .
5. Remove the tape for the air inlet. Install the
secondary air cleaner element. Install a primary
air cleaner element that is new or cleaned .
6. Install the air cleaner cover.
7. Reset the air cleaner service indicator.