V-BELT 7E3898 - Caterpillar

Never run the engine without an air cleaner element installed. Never run the engine with a damaged air cleaner element. Do not use air cleaner elements with damaged pleats, gaskets or seals. Dirt entering the engine causes premature wear and damage to engine components. Air cleaner elements help to prevent airborne debris from entering the air inlet.
Never service the air cleaner element with the engine running since this will allow dirt to enter the engine.
Servicing the Air Cleaner Elements
If the air cleaner element becomes plugged, the air pressure can split the filter material of the element. Unfiltered air will drastically accelerate internal engine wear. Your Cat dealer has the proper air cleaner elements for your application.
Check the precleaner (if equipped) daily for accumulation of dirt and debris. Remove any dirt and debris, as needed.
Operating conditions (dust, dirt, and debris) may require more frequent service of the air cleaner element.
Replace the element when the air restriction reaches 3.75 kPa (15 inches of H2O).
Replace the element when the red piston of the service indicator locks in the visible position.
The air cleaner element may be cleaned up to six times.
Replace the element at least one time per year. Perform this replacement regardless of the number of cleanings.Replace the dirty paper elements with clean elements. Before installation, thoroughly inspect the element for tears and/or holes in the filter material. Inspect the gasket or the seal of the element for damage. Maintain a supply of suitable elements for replacement purposes.
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(1) Access door
(2) Element
(3) Clips
(4) Cup
(5) Screen
Open access door (1). Remove element (2).
Seal the air inlet to the turbocharger with a cover or tape. Sealing the turbocharger air inlet will prevent dirt from entering the turbocharger when the body of the air cleaner is cleaned.
Loosen clips (3). Remove cup (4). Clean the inside of the cup.
Clean screen (5) with pressurized air.
Use a cloth to clean the inside of the access door and the body of the air cleaner.
Install cup (4). Fasten clips (3).
Inspect a clean, dry air cleaner element for good condition.
Remove the tape or the cover from the air inlet to the turbocharger. Install the air cleaner element.
Secure the access door.
If necessary, reset the air cleaner service indicator. Replace the Soot Filter
Some applications use an air silencer that is wrapped in a washable soot filter. The soot filter helps prevent airborne dust and debris from entering the air inlet. As the soot filter becomes dirty, the air restriction increases. Replace the soot filter when the air restriction reaches 3.75 kPa (15 inches of H2O).
Remove the dirty soot filter from the air silencer.
Inspect the air silencer. Clean the air silencer, if necessary.
Inspect a clean, dry soot filter for good condition. Install the s