Maintenance
Drive unit/diesel engine
BA RD18 en 01
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4.03.05 Check and clean the dust discharge valve at the air filter
Before starting work, check the proper passage through the dust
discharge valve:
Switch off diesel engine and remove ignition key.
Squeeze the dust discharge valve [1] and clean the discharge slot.
4.03.06 Check the air filter
NOTICE
High pressure by high-pressure cleaner!
Damage of the air filter by power washer.
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Never use compressed air or a high-pressure cleaner for cleaning
any casing part.
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Clean the interior parts of the casing only with a moist, fibre-free
cloth.
Check the operating readiness of the air filter while the diesel engine is
running:
Start diesel engine and shortly rev up to maximum speed.
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The air filter pilot light is not flashing on the information display: Air