Komatsu — 4.9.1.a CHECK, CLEAN AND REPLACE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 5. Direct dry compressed air (Max. 0.69 MPa (7 kgf/cm2, 99.4 PSI)) from the inside of the outer element along its folds. Then direct the compressed air from the outside along the folds, and again from the inside. 6. Replace the element which has been cleaned 5 times re- peatedly or used throughout a year. 7. Replace element when the dust indicator red piston ap- pears soon after installing the cleaned element even though it has not been cleaned 6 times. 8. 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.

IMPORTANT When cleaning the element, do not hit it or beat it against something . Do not use an element whose folds or gasket or seal are damaged. Wrap unused element and store them in a dry place. 9. Remove the cloth or adhesive tape used to cover the air connector inside the air cleaner body. 10. Install cleaned element (4) or a new element. 11. Set dust cup (3) with the arow pointing up, then set it to the air cleaner body and secure it with clip (2). 12. Press the button of dust indicator (1) to return the red pis- ton to its original position. 176