7-80
Maintenance
X6 - P/N 6525032M1
STEP 57A
Replacement of outer cartridge in
dry air filter
WARNING: If you need to open the bonnet, follow the
procedure indicated under "How to open the bonnet".
WARNING: Always use the specific PPE for the opera-
tion concerned. Beware of burns caused by hot water
and engine parts. [4.1.n]
The filter cartridge may be cleaned by a compressed air
jet.
WARNING: Always stop the engine before de-
mounting the filter elements.
Periodically, release the hooks (2), remove the cover (3)
from the filter container (1), take out the external cartridge
(4). This operation should be carried out more frequently
if you work in a very dusty environment or the indicator
on the instrument panel lights up. Use:
- a jet of compressed air at a max. pressure of 4 bar
directed towards the outside of the filter cartridge
or:
- water and a non-foaming detergent. After cleaning,
rinse the filter cartridge with a jet of water at a max.
pressure of 2.9 bar (3 Kg/cm
2
) and dry it with dry air at
a max. temperature of 50°C.
Never ever clean the cartridge with products other than
those indicated above, or by tapping it on a hard surface.
Thoroughly clean all the internal parts of the housing (1)
with a damp cloth before remounting.
Replace the external element (4) after three clean-
ing operations and at least once a year or after
every 1000 hours service.
Replace the internal safety element (5) once a
year or after three cleanings of the outer element.
Always check to make sure that the filter housing is not
damaged and make sure that all the pipes and unions
are tight.
WARNING: The internal filter element must be re-
placed. NEVER attempt to clean the internal safety
element.
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean the filter
elements with exhaust gas from the engine.
NEVER EVER use oil on a dry filter. NEVER
EVER use wash oil, diesel fuel, paraffin or
solvents to clean the filter elements.
IMPORTANT: Dispose of filters correctly in accord-
ance with local regulations. Be responsible for the
environment.
WARNING: Before cleaning the filter with
compressed air, wear individual protections,
in particular goggles and a mask to protect
your airways.
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