Komatsu HB215LC-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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2.
Hold the outer element (5), rock it lightly up and down and to the right and left, and pull it out while turning it
to the right or left.
Do not remove the inner element (6) at this time.
3.
When the outer element (5) is removed, check that the in-
ner element does not come out of position and is not at an
angle.
If the inner element is inclined, push it in straight by hand
to the end.
4.
Clean the dust sticking inside the air cleaner body (7) and
on the cover (3) by using a clean cloth or brush.
5.
If any dust is attached to the vacuator valve (4) installed to
the cover (3), remove it.
6.
Remove the inner element (6), then install the new inner
element immediately.
Install the inner element securely so that it does not move.
7.
Push in the new outer element (5) straight with your hand
into the air cleaner body.
Hold the element, and shake it lightly up and down and to
right and left while pushing it in so that the element can be easily inserted.
8.
Install the cover (3) according to the following procedure.
1) Check that the O-ring (8) is fitted to the cover (3).
2) Align the cover (3) with the element.
3) Lock the tip of hook (2) on the protrusion of the air
cleaner body.
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