Mahindra 35 Series, Service Manual

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C-91 35 Series 4WD, Model - 3535, 4035, 4535 and 5035 SM June’08
C. Cleaning Primary Element
a. Pat Primary Element with palm of your hand, NOT
ON HARD SURFACE.
b. Clean element with compressed air
(below 130 kPa or 1.3 Bar). Hold nozzle next to
inner surface, and move up and down pleats.
DO NOT direct air against outside
of element, as it might force dirt through to inside.
c. Inspect element before reinstalling.
D. Washing Primary Element
DO NOT wash element in fuel oil, oil, gasoline or solvent.
DO NOT use compressed air to remove water from
element.
E. Inspecting Element
a. Hold a bright light inside element and check
carefully for holes. Discard any element which
shows the slightest hole.
b. Be sure outer screen is not dented. Vibration would
quickly wear a hole in filter.
c. Be sure rubber sealing surfaces are in good
condition on both ends. If damaged, replace
element.
d. Before you install Primary Element, clean the inside
of air cleaner housing & unloader valve with a damp
cloth.
e. Ensure that dust unloader valve is facing downward.
(With 30 Deg. Vertical axis)
f. Install Primary Element & cover and shut bonnet.
F. SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check functioning of auto unloader of the dust
collector regularly.
2. Paper element of air cleaner should be cleaned
with compressed air every 300 hrs. or earlier if
required.
3. Paper element of air cleaner should be replaced
after every 2 cleanings or 900 hrs. or even earlier
if required. Refer Routine Service Schedule Chart.
4. Safety Cartridge should be replaced after every
900 hrs. or earlier if required.
G. STORING ELEMENT
If element is not installed on tractor, seal element in
a plastic bag and store in its original shipping container
to protect against dust and damage.
Cleaning Primary Element
Air Cleaner