Komatsu D155AX-8E0, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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6.
Wipe off or brush off the dirt stuck to the inside of the air
cleaner body (6) and cover (3).
7.
Blow dry compressed air (Max. 0.2 MPa{2.1 kg/cm
2
}) from
the inside of the outer element along the pleats.
8.
Blow along the pleats from the outside, then blow again from the inside.
NOTICE
If small holes or thinner parts are found on the ele-
ment when it is checked with an electric bulb after
cleaning and drying, replace the element.
When cleaning the element, do not hit it or beat it
against something.
Do not use the element with damaged pleats or a dam-
aged gasket or seal.
9.
Remove the cloth or tapes attached in step (3).
10. Check the seal of the cleaned or new element for adhesion
of dusts and oil.
Wipe them off, if any.
NOTICE
• Do not clean and reuse inner element (5). When replacing outer element (4), replace the inner
element with new one as well.
• If the outer element (4) and cover (3) are installed while the inner element (5) is not installed
properly, the outer element (4) may be damaged.
• The sealing portion of the improper part lacks precision, and allows the entry of dust, which
leads to damage of the engine. Do not use such improper part.
11. Check that the inner element (5) is fitted securely.
If not, push it in properly.
12. Push the outer element (4) in straight with your hand into
the air cleaner body.
Hold the outer element (4), and rock it lightly up and down
and to the right and left while pushing it in, the outer ele-
ment can be inserted easily.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
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