Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine — Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Maintenance
For the Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar 3126B, Caterpillar 3126B Industrial Engine engine
Before you start
- Never run the engine without an air cleaner element installed.
- Never service the air cleaner element with the engine running.
Parts for this job
- 2453818 Air filter — Caterpillar 3126B Industrial Engine engine FridayParts $230.99
Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Caterpillar 3126B, Caterpillar 3126B Industrial Engine engine. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Remove the cover. Remove the primary air cleaner element.
- Remove and discard the secondary element for every three cleanings of the primary element.
- Cover the turbocharger air inlet with tape to keep dirt out.
- Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and body with a clean, dry cloth.
- Remove the tape. Install the secondary air cleaner element. Install a new or cleaned primary element.
- Install the air cleaner cover.
- Reset the air cleaner service indicator.
Specs & values
- Pressurized air must not exceed 207 kPa (30 psi)
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar 3126B →, Caterpillar 3126B Industrial Engine engine →
Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.