Komatsu — AIR CLEANER ELEMENT - CHECK/CLEAN/REPLACE

MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 4. Direct dry compressed air (Max. 0.69 MPa (7 kgf/cmІ ,99.4 psi)) from the inside of the outer element along its folds. Then below with air along the folds from the outside, and finally blow again from the inside. 1) Replace the element which has been cleaned 5 times repeatedly or used throughout a year. 2) Replace element when the dust indicator red piston appears soon after installing the cleaned element even though it has not been cleaned 6 times. 5. If small holes or thinner parts are found on the element when it is checked by shining a light through it after clean- ing, replace the element.

NOTICE When cleaning the element, do not hit or beat it against anything. Do not use an element whose folds, gasket or seal are damaged. 6. Remove the cloth or adhesive tape used to cover the air connector inside the air cleaner body. 7. Install cleaned element (4) or a new element. 8. Set the arrow mark on cover (3) at the top, install to the air cleaner body, then secure with clip (2). 9. Press the button of dust indicator (1) to return the red piston to its original position. 4-17