MOTOR & MTG GP-VIBRATORY 1409614 - Caterpillar

2. 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 Elements With Water
1. Use clean water at no more than 40 psi (3 kg/cm2). Do not use a nozzle.2. Direct the water along the complete length of each pleat on the CLEAN side of the element. 3. 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 Elements With Detergent
1. Wash both sides of the element in a solution of warm water and non-sudsing detergent.2. Rinse the CLEANEST side of the element with clean water 40 psi (3 kg/cm2) maximum along the complete length of each pleat.3. 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.Inspecting Cleaned Elements
Place a lighted electric bulb behind the cleaned, dried filter element. Carefully check each pleat for holes or tears. If just one small hole or tear is found, discard that element and install a new element.Storing Cleaned Elements
1. Wrap usable elements in heavy paper.2. Store the wrapped element in a dry, clean place.Dust Collector Cap
Servicing Dust Collector Cap
1. Remove the cap from the air cleaner inlet. 2. Clean the bottom grill using pressure air (maximum 30 psi - 2.0 kg/cm2), or low sudsing detergent and water. Install the cap.
Protective eye glasses must be worn when using pressure air.
Precleaner
Servicing Precleaner Dust Collector Body
When the precleaner body is 3/4 full: 1. Loosen the wing nut and remove the cover.2. Remove the precleaner body.3. Empty the dust. If necessary, wash the precleaner body in low sudsing detergent and water.4. Assemble the body and cover.General Instructions For Checking Bridge Adjustment And Valve Lash
Check the bridge adjustment and valve lash for each cylinder with the engine stopped and cold.1. Stop the engine.2. Clean the base of the valve covers to keep dirt from getting into the valve mechanism. 3. Remove the valve covers. 4. Observe the position of the valves. There are 2 push rods, 2 rocker arms, 2 bridges and 4 valves for each cylinder. Each rocker arm contacts a bridge which operates a pair of inlet or exhaust valves. 5. Remove the plug (1) from the timing hole, timing bolt (2) and access cover (3). 6. Rotate the flywheel in the direction of normal engine rotation until No. 1 piston is on compression stroke. Both inlet and exhaust valves will be closed on compression stroke. The timing bolt (2) can now be inserted into a timing hole in the flywheel. 7. First check the bridge adjustment and then the valve lash for the following twelve valves