Komatsu PC45MR-30403, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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METHOD FOR REPLACING AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
METHOD FOR REPLACING AIR CLEANER ELEMENT ON MACHINE EQUIPPED
WITH SINGLE ELEMENT
1.
Release the hooks (4) and remove the cover (5).
2.
Hold the outer element (6), rock it lightly up and down and
to the right and left, and pull out the outer element (6)
while turning it to the right or left.
3.
Clean the dust sticking inside the air cleaner body (7) and
on the cover (5) by using a clean cloth or brush.
4.
If any dust is attached to the vacuator valve (8) installed to
the cover (5), remove it.
NOTICE
• 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.
• Be sure to install the air cleaner element facing in the correct direction.
Install so that the bottom of the air cleaner element (a) (face where no hole is drilled) comes to cov-
er (5) end.
If it is installed in wrong direction, it may cause breakage of the air cleaner element or serious dam-
age to the engine.
• When inserting the element into the body, if the rubber at the tip is swollen or the outer element is
not pushed in straight, and cover (5) is installed by force with hook (4), there is a danger that hook
(4) and air cleaner body will be damaged, so be careful when installing.
5.
Push the new outer element in straight with your hand to the air cleaner body (7).
Hold the new outer element, and rock it lightly up and down and to the right and left while pushing it in, the
element can be inserted easily.
6.
Install the cover (5).
1) Align the mark on cover (5) with the mark on air clean-
er body (7).
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
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