RIM AS 5258081 - Caterpillar

Service the air cleaner only with the engine stopped. Engine damage could result.
Service the air cleaner filter element when the yellow piston on the engine air filter service indicator enters the red zone or the indicator reads 63.5 cm (25 inch) of water. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Air Filter Service Indicator - Inspect".
Open the access door for the air filter housing. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Access Doors and Covers".
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Remove cover (1) for the air filter housing .
Remove primary filter element (2) from the air filter housing.
Clean the inside of the air filter housing.
If the machine is equipped with a vacuator valve, clean the vacuator valve on the cover for the air filter housing.
Install a clean primary air filter element. Install the cover for the air filter housing.Note: Refer to "Cleaning Primary Air Filter Elements".
Reset the engine air filter service indicator.
Close the access door.If the yellow piston in the 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. If the piston remains in the red zone replace the secondary element.Cleaning Primary Air Filter Elements
Caterpillar recommends certified air filter cleaning services available at participating Caterpillar dealers. The Caterpillar cleaning process uses proven procedures to assure consistent quality and sufficient filter life.Observe the following guidelines if you attempt to clean the filter element:Do not tap or strike the filter element in order to remove dust.Do not wash the filter element.Use low pressure compressed air in order to remove the dust from the filter element. Air pressure must not exceed 207 kPa (30 psi). Direct the air flow up the pleats and down the pleats from the inside of the filter element. Take extreme care in order to avoid damage to the pleats.Do not use air filters with damaged pleats, gaskets, or seals. Dirt entering the engine will cause damage to engine components.
The primary air filter element can be used up to six times if the element is properly cleaned and inspected. When the primary air filter element is cleaned, check for rips or tears in the filter material. The primary air filter element should be replaced at least one time per year. This replacement should be performed regardless of the number of cleanings.
Do not clean the air filter elements by bumping or tapping. This could damage the seals. Do not use elements with damaged pleats, gaskets, or seals. Damaged elements will allow dirt to pass through. Engine damage could result.
Visually inspect the primary air filter elements before cleaning. Inspect the air filter elements for damage to the seal, the gaskets, and the outer cover. Discard any damaged air filter elements.There are two common methods that are used to clean primary air filter elements:
Pressurized air
Vacuum cleaningPressurized Air
Pressurized air can be used to clean primary air filter elements that have not been cleaned more than two times. Pressurized air will not remove deposits of carbon