107 Maintenance Section Engine Air Filter Primary Element - Clean/Replace i01562179 Engine Air Filter Primary Element - Clean/Replace 4. Clean the inside of the air filter housing. 5. Inspect the primary element. If the pleats, the gaskets, or the seals are damaged, discard the element and replace the element with a clean primary element. SMCS Code: 1054-070-PY; 1054-510-PY NOTICE Do not clean the primary elements by bumping or tap- ping them. Do not use primary elements with dam- aged pleats, gaskets or seals. Engine damage can re- sult. Make sure the cleaned primary elements are com- pletely dry before installing them into the filter hous- ing.
Water remaining in the elements can cause false indications of contamination in S·O·S Analysis test re- sults. 6. If the primary element is not damaged, clean the primary element. g00811400 Illustration 161 1. The air filter is located on the right side of the machine. The primary element can be cleaned by using the following methods: Pressure air Pressure water Detergent washing Note: If the element has been used for one year or the element has been cleaned for the sixth time, replace the primary element. g00811403 Illustration 162 2. Remove cover (1) from the air filter housing. 3. Remove primary element (2) from the air filter housing. g00039203 Illustration 164 7.
When you clean the inside pleats and the outside pleats, direct the air or the water along the pleats. If you use pressure air, the maximum air pressure is 205 kPa (30 psi). If you use pressure water, the maximum water pressure is 280 kPa (40 psi). g00039201 Illustration 163