{"id":11331,"date":"2022-01-01T10:46:06","date_gmt":"2022-01-01T10:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/?p=11331"},"modified":"2022-01-03T10:49:59","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T10:49:59","slug":"caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace\/","title":{"rendered":"Caterpillar 950F Excavator Air Filter Primary Element Clean and Replace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This instruction show you guide on how to clean and repair air filter primary element for Caterpillar 950F excavator. More repair case for CAT machine,please refer to:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/caterpillar-trouble-repair\/\">Caterpillar Trouble Repair<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/01\/caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace\/caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace-1\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11336\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-1.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-1-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/25\/caterpillar-sis-2021-2019-2018-full-epcservice-manual-free-download\/\">Caterpillar SIS 2021 2019 2018 Full EPC+Service Manual Free Download<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/24\/caterpillar-et-2021b-2019c-2018a-electronic-technician-software-free-download\/\">Caterpillar ET 2021B 2019C 2018A Electronic Technician Software Free Download<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Procedures:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1.The air filter is located on the right side of the machine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/01\/caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace\/caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace-2\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11335\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-2.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-2-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2.Remove cover (1) from the air filter housing.<\/p>\n<p>3.Remove primary element (2) from the air filter housing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/01\/caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace\/caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace-3\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11334\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-3.jpg 714w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-3-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4.Clean the inside of the air filter housing.<\/p>\n<p>5.Inspect the primary element. If the pleats, the gaskets, or the seals are damaged, discard the element and replace the element with a clean primary element.<\/p>\n<p>NOTICE<\/p>\n<p>Do not clean the primary elements by bumping or tapping them. Do not use primary elements with damaged pleats, gaskets or seals. Engine damage can result.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the cleaned primary elements are completely dry before installing them into the filter housing.<\/p>\n<p>Water remaining in the elements can cause false indications of contamination in S\u00b7O\u00b7S Analysis test results.<\/p>\n<p>6.If the primary element is not damaged, clean the primary element.<\/p>\n<p>The primary element can be cleaned by using the following methods:<\/p>\n<p>Pressure air<br \/>\nPressure water<br \/>\nDetergent washing<\/p>\n<p>Note: If the element has been used for one year or the element has been cleaned for the sixth time,replace the primary element.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/01\/caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace\/caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace-4\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11333\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"709\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-4.jpg 709w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-4-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7.When you clean the inside pleats and the outside pleats, direct the air or the water along the pleats.<\/p>\n<p>If you use pressure air, the maximum air pressure is 205 kPa (30 psi). If you use pressure water,<\/p>\n<p>the maximum water pressure is 280 kPa (40 psi).<\/p>\n<p>The primary element can be washed in warm water with a nonsudsing household detergent.<\/p>\n<p>Fully rinse the pleats. Allow the primary element to air dry completely.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/01\/caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace\/caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace-5\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11332\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-5.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Caterpillar-950F-Excavator-Air-Filter-Primary-Element-Clean-and-Replace-5-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>8.Inspect the primary element after you clean the element. Do not use an element if the pleats, the gaskets or the seals are damaged.<\/p>\n<p>9.Cover the clean primary element. Store the element in a clean, dry location.<\/p>\n<p>10.Install a clean primary element.<\/p>\n<p>11.Clean the cover and install the cover on the air filter housing. Fasten the clips in order to secure the cover.<\/p>\n<p>12.Close the engine access door.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This instruction show you guide on how to clean and repair air filter primary element for Caterpillar 950F excavator. More repair case for CAT machine,please refer to:Caterpillar Trouble Repair. Related Contents: Caterpillar SIS 2021 2019 2018 Full EPC+Service Manual Free&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/caterpillar-950f-excavator-air-filter-primary-element-clean-and-replace\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11336,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2036,748],"tags":[103,1033,752,751,1096,753],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11331"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11331"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11331\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11338,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11331\/revisions\/11338"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11331"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11331"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11331"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}