SPIDER 3L3255 - Caterpillar

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Open the front access door on the left side of the machine.
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Remove the air cleaner cover.
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Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing.
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Remove the primary filter element from 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 method:
Pressure airWhen you use pressure air, the maximum air pressure is 205 kPa (30 psi).
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When you clean the inside pleats and the outside pleats, direct the air along the pleats.
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.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.
Install a clean primary filter element.
Clean the cover and install the cover.
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Reset the filter element indicator.
Start the engine. If the yellow piston in the filter element indicator moves into the red zone, install a new primary filter element. Also if the exhaust smoke is black, install a new primary filter element.
Close the access door.