TP-7070 7/18 83Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
3.7 Air Cleaner System
The air cleaner requires periodic maintenance. See the
maintenance schedule. A dusty environment or
conditions may require the use of a heavy duty air filter
and/or more frequent maintenance.
3.7.1 Air Filter Element
Follow this procedure to replace the air filter element for
standard-duty and heavy-duty air filters.
1. Read and follow the safety precautions at the
beginning of the section.
2. Before working on the generator set or connected
equipment, remove the generator set from service.
Refer to the safety precautions for preventing
accidental starts and disabling the generator set.
a. Remove the load from the generator set.
b. Shut down the generator set.
c. Place the generator set controller into
Out-of-Service mode and press the
emergency stop button.
d. Disconnect the power to the battery charger.
e. Remove the battery cables negative (--) lead
first to disable the generator set.
3. For standard-duty filters:
a. Loosen the filter clamp and remove the filter
element from the air intake elbow.
b. Replace the filter and tighten the filter clamp.
1. Filter element
2. Clamp
3. Air intake elbow
1
2
3
Figure 3-8 Standard Air Filter
4. For heavy-duty filters:
a. Release the cover clips (KD2000--KD2500) or
remove the wingnut (KD2800--KD3250) and
remove the cover. See Figure 3-9.
b. Remove the filter element.
c. Clean the internal components with a damp
cloth.
d. Install the new element.
e. Replace the cover. For models
KD2000--KD2500, point the dust ejector on the
cover downward. See Figure 3-9.
1. Filter element
2. Cover
3. Dust ejector
1
2
3
Figure 3-9 Heavy-Duty Air Filter
(KD2000--KD2500 shown)
3.7.2 Air Cleaner Restrictor Indicator (if
equipped)
The air cleaner restriction gauge mounted on the air
cleaner(s) helps determine the air cleaner change
interval.
The air cleaner restriction gauge monitors air flow and
continuously displays restriction readings indicated as
vacuum (see Figure 3-10). Increased restriction
indicates a clogged air cleaner element.
As maximum allowable restriction is reached, the gauge
window turns red indicating the air cleaner element
needs replacement. To reset the gauge, push the gauge
top down and release.
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10
15
19
22
25
1
2
3
1. Push down to reset 2. Display 3. Gauge window
Figure 3-10 Restriction Indicators (styles vary)