5-14 BA 50Z3/6003 en – Edition 4.3 * * 5003b520.fm
Maintenance
Air intake
When crossing water fords or similar, ensure that the engine air intake
openings are always above water level, otherwise the engine is damaged –
Danger of engine damage.
☞ Check once a day for cleanliness before putting the machine into operation.
5.7 Changing the cab air filter
The filter elements will be damaged if they are washed or brushed out.
☞ Never reuse damaged filter elements.
☞ Ensure cleanliness when replacing the filter elements.
Clean the filter elements only with compressed air, bearing in mind the
following:
☞ Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
☞ Carefully clean the filter with compressed air.
☞ Do not aim the compressed air at the skin or at other people.
☞ Do not use compressed air for cleaning your clothing.
The machine is equipped with a cab air filter located under the seat. The heater is located at
the rear half of the cab.
Clean the cab air filter every 500 service hours, and replace it every 1000 service hours.
Raise the cab to replace the cab air filter.
– see chapter 3.41 Raising/lowering the cab on page 3-65
☞ Stop the engine.
☞ Remove the ignition key and carry it with you.
☞ Raise the control lever base.
☞ Raise the cab and secure it.
☞ Remove the screws and cover A.
☞ Remove the filter and clean or replace it.
☞ Install the filter.
☞ Install the screws and cover A again.
☞ Lower the cab again and secure it.
Fig. 267: Engine air intake
A
Fig. 268: Changing the cab air filter