651E Wheel Tractor-Scraper Cab Air Filter - Clean/Replace Caterpillar

Cleaning the Filters

Outside Filters

Note: Clean the air filters more often during dusty conditions.

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1. Open the access cover. The access cover is on the front of the cab.

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2. Remove the filter elements. Clean the filter elements with pressure air or wash the filter elements in warm water. Use a nonsudsing household detergent.

3. After you clean the filter element, inspect the filter element. Do not use a filter element with damaged pleats, a damaged gasket or damaged seals.

4. Rinse the filter elements in clean water and air dry the filter elements thoroughly.

5. Install the filter elements. Close the access cover.

Inside Filter

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1. Remove the access cover. The access cover is on the inside of the cab.

2. Remove the filter element. Clean the filter element with pressure air or wash the filter element in warm water. Use a nonsudsing household detergent.

3. After you clean the filter element, inspect the filter element. Do not use a filter element with damaged pleats, a damaged gasket or damaged seals.

4. Rinse the filter element in clean water and air dry thoroughly.

5. Install the filter element. Install the access cover.