ENGINE MAINTENANCE - Maintenance Procedures Engine heat, vibration, and age combine to loosen air intake connections and cause cracks in the tubing and elbows. Leaks in the intake system allow abrasive dust to enter the engine and quickly cause expensive damage. During your daily walk- around inspection, carefully check all tubing, elbows, clamps, supports and fasteners for condition and tightness. Check the Charge-Air-Cooler for air leaks annually. The air leaks can be caused by cracked tubes or header. For service see your authorized dealer. 1. Check and correct for carbon buildup. Clearance to other components. Charge Air Cooler Maintenance checks for the charge air cooler.
Air Cleaner Proper maintenance procedures for the air cleaner. 2 Perform these maintenance procedures according to the Preventative Maintenance Schedule. 1. Check and correct the following components of the air cooler: Perform these maintenance procedures according to the Preventative Maintenance Schedule. 1. Check and correct for restriction: Service filter element when air cleaner restriction gauge (option) locks in the extreme high position. Check hose/pipe condition – deterioration/ signs of leaking. Check hose clamp torque. Cracked tubes or header. Clogged fins/tubes. Hose/pipe condition – deterioration/signs of leaking. Hose clamp torque.
CAUTION Do not use air intake pipes and con- nections as a step or to pull yourself up. This could loosen the connections and open the system to unfiltered air which could damage the engine. Air Cleaners General information about servicing air cleaners. Charge Air Piping Maintenance checks for charge\air piping. Perform these maintenance procedures according to the Preventative Maintenance Schedule. 1. Check and correct the following air piping components: The following service information is basic to all air cleaner makes and models. Air Compressor Maintenance procedures for the air compressor. Perform these maintenance procedures according to the Preventative Maintenance Schedule.
Hose/pipe condition – deterioration/signs of leaking. Hose clamps for tightness. Y53-1166-1G1 (08/2018) 75