Caterpillar C15 / C15 Generator Set — Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Maintenance
For the Caterpillar C15 / C15 Generator Set, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar C15, Caterpillar C1.5 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
Part numbers from the service-parts list for Caterpillar C15. 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 air inlet with tape in order 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 element. Install a new or cleaned primary element.
- Install the air cleaner cover.
- Reset the air cleaner service indicator.
Specs & values
- Use low pressure (207 kPa; 30 psi maximum) pressurized air or vacuum cleaning to clean the primary element.
- Do not clean the primary filter element more than three times.
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar C15 →
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.