Maeda MC405C-3 - Cleaning;Replacing the Element

Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A Section 5 – GENERAL MACHINE MAINTENANCE
1/2019 MC405C-3 5-73
Cleaning/Replacing the Element
1. Remove the machinery cover as described
in "Removing Machinery Cover" on page 5-
18.
2. Remove the air cleaner clip (2), and remove
the dust cup (3).
Fig. 5-183
3. Dispose of the rubbish in the dust cup (3)
and clean the interior.
4. Remove the element (4) on the outside of
the double element.
Fig. 5-184
5. Clean the inside of the air cleaner body.
6. Apply dry compressed air (0.29 to 0.49 MPa)
from the inner side of the element along the
fold. Blow compressed air on the outside of
the element along the grooves, and re-blow
the air on the inside.
Fig. 5-185
7. Check the inside of the element by
illuminating with a light bulb and if any pores
or thinned parts are found, replace the
element.
Fig. 5-186
CAUTION: Do not tap or bump the element
while cleaning it. Avoid the use of an element
if the groove, gasket, or sealing is damaged.
Pack the unused elements and store them in
a dry place.
8. Set the cleaned outside element (4).
Fig. 5-187
CAUTION: If the filter still clogs quickly
despite having cleaned or replaced outside
element (4), replace the inside element (5).
9. Match the match mark on dust cup (3) and
the match mark on the air cleaner body and
fix with clip (2).
Fig. 5-188