ENGINE AR 2P6801 - Caterpillar

Never service the air cleaner with the engine running, since this will allow dirt to enter the engine.Check the air duct for leaks. Make all repairs to leaky air ducts immediately, as dirt and debris could enter the engine causing damage to the turbocharger and engine components.
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Service the air cleaner if the dash indicator light comes on and the engine is running at high idle. Stop the engine.A primary element may be cleaned for a maximum of six times. Also replace the primary element if the primary element has been used for one year.The secondary filter element should also be replaced when any one of the following conditions occurs:
The primary filter element is serviced for the third time.
The dash indicator light comes on and the engine is running at high idle after the primary filter element has been serviced.
The exhaust smoke is black after the primary filter element has been serviced.See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Air filter Secondary Element - Replace".
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In order to access the filter elements, open the access cover on the right side of the machine.
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Release three clamps (1). Remove cover (2) .
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Remove the primary filter element from the air cleaner housing.
Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing.
Inspect the primary element. If the pleats, the gaskets, or the seals are damaged, discard the element. Replace a damaged primary element with a clean primary element.
Do not clean the filter elements by bumping or tapping them. Do not use filter elements with damaged pleats, gaskets or seals. Engine damage can result.Make sure the cleaned filter elements are completely dry before installing into the filter housing. Water remaining in the elements can cause false indications of contamination in Scheduled Oil Sampling test results.
If the primary element is not damaged, clean the primary element.The filter elements can be cleaned by using the following methods:
Pressure air
Pressure water
Detergent washingIf you use pressure air, use a maximum air pressure of 205 kPa (30 psi). If you use pressure water, use a maximum water pressure of 280 kPa (40 psi).
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When you clean the inside pleats and the outside pleats, direct the air or the water along the pleats.The element can be washed in a solution that consists of warm water and of nonsudsing household detergent. Fully rinse the pleats. Allow the filter to air dry completely.
Inspect the filter elements after you clean the filter elements. Do not use a filter if the pleats, the gaskets or the seals are damaged.
Cover the clean filter elements. Store the elements in a clean, dry location.
Install a clean primary filter element.
Clean the cover.
Install the cover and close the access cover.