SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND SERVICE PROCEDURES
Service Procedures (cont.)
CENTRIFUGE FILTER (IF EQUIPPED) (cont.)
The centrifuge filter (if equipped) is located in one of the following
positions:
• On the right side of the engine compartment. It is
recommended to change the centrifuge filter every tim e the
engine oil filter is changed. For safety information, refer to
the your Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual and
Vehicle Operator Manual.
• In the engine compartment. It is recommended to change
the centrifuge filter every time the engine oil and filte r is
changed. See Engine Oil and Filter (page 69) for specific
service intervals. For safety information, refer to the your
Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual and Vehicle
Operator Manual.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION: Engine fluids
(oil, fuel, and coolant) may be a hazard to human
health and the environment. Handle all fluids and
other contaminated materials (e.g. filters, rags) in
accordance with applicable regulations. Recycle
or dispose of engine fluids, filters, and other
contaminated materials according to applicable
regulations.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or death, wear
protective clothing when draining hot oil.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or death, do not
let engine fluids stay on your skin. Clean skin and nails
usinghandcleanerandwashwithsoapandwater.Washor
discard clothing and rags contaminated with engine fluids.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground. Set the parking brake and
shift the transmission to park or neutral.
2. Before attempting to open the centrifuge oil filter, wait two
minutes to assure the rotor has stopped spinning.
NOTE: When separating the cover assembly from the body
assembly, it m ay be necessary to insert a coin or flat blade
screwdriver in to the gap to start the separation.
3. Turn the band clamp handle counter clockwise until the tee
bolt head can be disengaged. Remove band clamp.
4. Remove the cover and rotor assembly from the body
assembly.
Form No. 1172040R1
Page 74
Printed in the United States of America
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