ARM AS-V ROCKER 10R2135 - Caterpillar

Service the Filter Elements
Service the air cleaner only with the engine stopped to prevent engine damage.
Service the air cleaner if the yellow piston in the filter element indicator moves into the red zone with the engine running at high idle. Stop the engine. Open the access cover.Change/Wash the Primary Element
1. Remove the air cleaner cover. 2. Remove the primary filter element from the air cleaner housing. 3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing.4. Clean and inspect the primary element. See "Cleaning Primary Elements."5. Install a clean primary element.6. Clean and install the cover. Tighten the cover bolts finger tight. Do not use a tool to tighten the bolts.If the yellow piston in the filter element indicator moves into the red zone after starting the engine, or the exhaust smoke is still black after installation of a clean primary filter element. Install a new primary filter element.The primary element should be replaced after being cleaned a maximum of six times. Replace the element once a year even though it has not been cleaned six times.Change the Secondary Element
Always replace the secondary filter element. Never attempt to reuse it by cleaning. The secondary filter element should be replaced at the time the primary element is serviced for the third time.The secondary filter element should also be replaced if the yellow piston in the filter element indicator enters the red zone after installation of a clean primary element, or if the exhaust smoke is still black.
1. Open the access cover. 2. Remove the housing cover and the primary element. 3. Remove the bolts that hold the secondary filter element to the housing. Remove the secondary element.4. Cover the air inlet opening. Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing.5. Inspect the gasket between the air inlet pipe and the housing. Replace it if it is damaged. 6. Uncover the air inlet opening. Install a new secondary element.7. Install the nuts and washers on the studs. Torque the nuts to 27 7 N m (20 5 lb ft).8. Install the primary element. Install the cover. Tighten the cover bolts finger tight only. Do not use a tool to tighten the cover bolts.9. Close the access doors.Cleaning Primary Elements
Do not clean the filter elements by bumping or tapping them. Engine damage could result.
Filter elements can be cleaned with pressure air, pressure water, or detergent washing. 1. Direct air or water along pleats inside and outside of filter element. 2. Inspect the filter elements after cleaning. Do not use a filter element with damaged pleats, gaskets or seals.3. Wrap and store the clean filter elements in a clean, dry place.Batteries
Check Electrolyte Level
Tighten the battery retainers every 1000 hours on all batteries.Check the following at least every 1000 hours, and more often as conditions require: * Clean the top of the batteries with a clean cloth.* Keep the terminals clean and coated with petroleum jelly.At the proper charging rate, in a moderate climate, a battery should not require more than 30