Komatsu WA500-6H, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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4.9 Service procedure
Maintenance When required
WA500-6H – VEAM430100
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Cleaning or replacing outer element
1. Open air cleaner inspection cover (2) on the right side of the
engine hood.
2. Remove lock (3) of the cover, then remove cover (4).
3. Remove outer element.
4. Clean the inside and the cover of the air cleaner body.
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.
NOTE
z After cleaning and drying the element, check it by shining a
light through it. If any small holes or thin cracks are found,
replace the element.
z When cleaning the element, do not hit it or beat it against
anything.
z
Do not use an element that has damaged folds, gaskets, or
seals.
6. After cleaning the element, install it, then install cover (4).
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4
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