Komatsu Utility 15001, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
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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.