Multiquip P54K-K2B-K4B - Manual (Page 37)

35 P54
K/K2B/K4B
Maintenance :
8.10 Cleaning/checking/exchanging/
the air filter
Exchange the air filter cartridge :
• Release the sealing cap " D " from the air filter housing and
remove air filter cartridge "LP".
• After inserting the cleaned or new filter cartridge, mount the
sealing cap "D". (Fig. 34)
Note:
Never use petrol or hot fluid to clean the filter cartridge !!!
After cleaning, the filter cartridge must be examined using a lamp for damage.
Filter cartridges which are damaged at the seal or at the cartridge itself must be exchanged without
fail.
The filter cartridge of the air filter must be exchanged after being cleaned three times or after a year
at the latest.
If the filter cartridge is contaminated with sooty deposits, cleaning is not possible. Use a new
cartridge.
Each completed cleaning process of the filter cartridge must be documented on the lid of the
cartridge.
Insufficient cleaning and handling of the filter cartridge can lead to serious damage to the engine!!!
Dry cleaning :
Danger
Danger to the eyes! Wear protective clothing (protective goggles, gloves)
• Blow through the filter cartridge using dry compressed air (max. 5 bar) from the inside to the outside.
Wet cleaning :
Clean the filter cartridge by waving backwards and forwards in lukewarm water using a standard commercially
available mild detergent. Then rinse well in cold water, spin and leave to dry well.
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Fig.34