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ENGINE FUEL FEED PUMP GAUZE FILTER CLEANING:
Since the fuel from fuel tank is passed first through feed pump, due to
suction process foreign particles / dust from Fuel if allowed through the
fuel system affects the reliability of Fuel injection pump components.
Hence a gauze filter (Baby Filter) is provided at the inlet side of fuel pump
which filters any foreign particles/dust that is being is passed through it.
Remove the filter by unscrewing the Banjo Bolt and clean with diesel as
per recommendation.
ENGINE AIR FILTER ELEMENT INSPECTION AND CLEANING:
Remove the Air cleaner assy cover.
Loosen the nut and remove the Primary air
filter element.
Remove air cleaner safety cartridge.
Visually inspect both the filters for clogging /
tear of element.
If there are thin portions in the filter paper,
replace the element. If the sealing of the air
filter element is found damaged, replace
element.
If there is dry dust on the element, clean the dust by blowing 7 Kg/cm² or
lower compressed air against the element.
Blow the compressed air from inside the element up and down along the
frills of the filter paper and clean the whole element evenly.
After the element has been cleaned, put an electric lamp inside the element
to check for damage and pin holes.
If the element is contaminated with moist soot, replace it regard less of the
specified replacement frequency.