SEAL 7Y5115 - Caterpillar

Some engines may be equipped with a different service indicator.Some engines are equipped with a differential gauge for inlet air pressure. The differential gauge for inlet air pressure displays the difference in the pressure that is measured before the air cleaner element and the pressure that is measured after the air cleaner element. As the air cleaner element becomes dirty, the pressure differential rises. If your engine is equipped with a different type of service indicator, follow the OEM recommendations in order to service the air cleaner service indicator.The service indicator may be mounted on the air cleaner element or in a remote location.
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Typical service indicator
Observe the service indicator. The air cleaner element should be cleaned or the air cleaner element should be replaced when one of the following conditions occur:
The yellow diaphragm enters the red zone.
The red piston locks in the visible position.Test the Service Indicator
Service indicators are important instruments.
Check for ease of resetting. The service indicator should reset in less than three pushes.
Check the movement of the yellow core when the engine is accelerated to the engine rated speed. The yellow core should latch at the greatest vacuum that is attained.If the service indicator does not reset easily, or if the yellow core does not latch at the greatest vacuum, the service indicator should be replaced. If the new service indicator will not reset, the hole for the service indicator may be restricted.The service indicator may need to be replaced frequently in environments that are severely dusty.