IHI 17VX3 - Service the Filter Elements

• Service the Filter Elements
MAINTENANCE
17VX3
250 HOURS
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* Service the air cleaner if indicated the red signal in the dust indicator with the engine running at
high idle.
* Service the air cleaner only with the engine stopped to prevent engine damage.
* Do not clean the filter elements by bumping or tapping them.
Do not use filter element with the damaged pleats, gaskets or seals.
Engine damage could result.
* When using pressure air for cleaning, wear a protective face shield or protective grasses.
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® Secondary element
Service the Primary Element
Cleaning : Every 250 hours or when indicated the red signal
in the dust indicator.
Replacement : After cleaning five times, after one year or
damaged pleats or seals.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Release the three latches and remove the service cover CD.
3. Remove the primary element ~ from the air cleaner housing
®. Do not remove the secondary element ®, when service
the primary element
~ only.
NOTE: Remove the seal unit of element gently. The element is
radially sealed by the element seal unit and seal tube. To
loose the seal unit, move the outer
of element gently up and
down or right and left or turn the element to remove
it.
Take out the element not to scatter dust.
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