Caterpillar C15 Industrial Engine — Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Maintenance
For the Caterpillar C15 Industrial Engine, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: 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.
Procedure
- Remove the cover. Remove the primary air cleaner element.
- Remove and discard the secondary air cleaner element for every three cleanings of the primary element.
- Cover the turbocharger 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 air cleaner element. Install a new or cleaned primary element.
- Install the air cleaner cover.
- Reset the air cleaner service indicator.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Primary air cleaner element can be cleaned up to six times
- Primary element should be replaced at least one time per year
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.