11 | Maintenance
214 AXH1230‐UK ﴾ENG﴿ ‐ Apollo KM
11.17 Ventilation system maintenance
11.17.1 Cab ventilation filter: Cleaning and replacement
When changing the cab ventilation filter, clean the intake duct
withajetofairfrominsidethecabintotheoutside.
– Preparethevehicleinthemaintenanceposition.
– Removethecasing“2”(fig.1509921),locatedatthebottom
rearofthedriver'scab.
– Removethefilter.
– Replace or clean the filter cartridge by tapping gentlyona
flat surface, with the outer side facing down, being careful
not to damage it; or use a jet of air (less than 6.9 bar) by
blowingfromtheinsidetotheoutside.
– Reassemblethefilter.
– Reassemblethecover.
– Restart the engine with the fan in motion to verify the
correctnessoftheoperations.
Cleantheairintakegridattheendofeachworkingdaywithajet
ofair.
150992-1
DANGER
Do not use diesel fuel, gasoline, solvents or water to clean the cartridges, as this may damage the filtering
material.
WARNING
If the vehicle is used in environments particularly rich of dust (barns, etc.), the filter life is reduced to 100
hours.
WARNING
In case of malfunction of the ventilation system, check the filter clogging.
In the event that the malfunction continues despite the filter replacement, contact DIECI service center.
DANGER
Do not use the vehicle without a cab filter.
The entry of dust into the cab may involve risks to the health of the operator and breakage of the
ventilation system.
11.17.2 Air conditioning: Cleaning *
NOTICE
Air conditioning is an optional accessory.