GASKET KIT- 6V2239 - Caterpillar

Air Cleaner Service Indicator
Checking Air Cleaner Service Indicator
Before starting, check the window of the indicator. If the red piston is locked in the raised position, service the air cleaner as outlined. Have spare elements on hand to install while cleaning used elements.
Service the air cleaner with the engine STOPPED.
PISTON LOCKED IN RAISED POSITIONSingle Stage Air Cleaner
Servicing
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and filter element. On some engines, a soot filter may cover the filter element.
REMOVING COVER, SOOT FILTER AND FILTER ELEMENT2. Cover the turbocharger air inlet opening to prevent dirt from entering the engine.3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and the air cleaner body.
CLEANING INSIDE OF AIR CLEANER
1. Air Inlet Cover4. Inspect the replacement element for damage and dirt.5. Remove the covering from the turbocharger inlet opening.6. Install the element.
INSTALLING AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
The reinforcing brace across the middle of panel type elements fits over the supporting bar of the turbocharger.
7. If a soot filter is used, place a new soot filter over the air cleaner element.8. Install the air cleaner cover.9. Reset the service indicator piston by pushing the reset button. See the instructions for cleaning the used air cleaner element.
RESETTING AIR INDICATOR PISTONCleaning Used Air Cleaner Elements
Cleaning With Pressure Air
1. Use clean, dry air - 40 PSI maximum. Hold the nozzle at least one inch from the element and at a slight angle. (A direct blast can rip the pleating.)
CLEANING ELEMENT WITH AIR2. Direct the air stream along the complete length of each pleat on the CLEANEST side of the element. (This will loosen the dirt from the dirtier side.)3. Blow the loosened dirt from the DIRTY side.4. Direct the air from the CLEAN side through to the DIRTY side to remove dirt blown into the pleating.Cleaning With Water
1. Use clean water at no more than 40 PSI. Do not use a nozzle.2. Direct the water stream along the complete length of each pleat on the CLEAN side of the element.
CLEANING ELEMENT WITH WATER3. Direct water along the complete length of each pleat on the DIRTY side of the element.4. Rinse the CLEAN side of the element.5. Allow the cleaned element to dry thoroughly.Cleaning With Detergent
1. Wash both sides of the element in a solution of warm water and non-sudsing household detergent.2. Rinse the CLEANEST side of the element with clean water (40 PSI maximum) along the complete length of each pleat.
WASHING ELEMENT WITH DETERGENT3. Rinse the opposite side of the element along the complete length of each pleat.4. Rinse the first side again to remove all loosened dirt.5. Allow the cleaned element to dry thoroughly.Storing Cleaned Elements
1. Hold the dried element in front of a lighted electric bulb. Carefully inspect the element for tiny, pin-points of light. Any light showing indicates a pleat has ruptured and will tear with further use. Discard the element.
INSPECTING ELEMENT2. Wrap usable elements in heavy paper.
WRAPPING ELEMENT FOR STORAGE3. Store the wrapped element in a dry, clean place.Two Stage Air Cleaner
Emptying Dust Collector Cup
1. Loosen the clamping bolt