Air cleaners Air cleaners Reading the air cleaner vacu- um indicator If the indicator's red plunger is fully visible, re- new the air cleaner filter element following the instructions below. Renewing the air cleaner filter element A B This procedure applies if the engine has an air cleaner with a filter element from Scania. WARNING! Never start the engine without the air filter as this could cause injury and severe engine damage. Note: Renew the filter element earlier than the mainte- nance interval if the indicator shows red. 336 100 A Vacuum indicator. There is always a risk that the filter element will be damaged when it is cleaned. B Filter element.
The filter element must not be cleaned in water or be blown clean with compressed air. 1. Remove the cover from the air cleaner. 2. Renew the filter element. 3. Carry out a check by inserting an inspection lamp into the element and checking from the outside that there are no holes or cracks in the filter paper. 4. Assemble the air cleaner. 5. Reset the vacuum indicator by pressing the button. 326 671 00:23-03 en-GB 18 © Scania CV AB 2016, Sweden