10.1 Filter installation When installing the filter make sure that sufficient space is available to remove filter element and filter housing. Preferably the filter should be installed with the filter housing pointing downwards. The maintenance indicator must be visible. |
| 10.2 Connecting the electrical maintenance indicator The electrical indicator is connected via a 2-pole appliance plug according to DlN EN 175301-803 with poles marked 1 and 2. The electrical section can be inverted to change from normally open to normally closed position or vice versa. |
| 10.3 When should the filter element be replaced? |
| 1. Filters equipped with visual and electrical maintenance indicator: During cold starts, the indicator may give a warning signal. Press the red button of the visual indicator once again only after operating temperature has been reached. If the red button immediately pops up again and/or the electrical signal has not switched off after reaching operating temperature the filter element must be replaced after the end of the shift. |
| 2. Please always ensure that you have original MAHLE spare elements in stock: Disposable elements (Sm-x/PS) cannot be cleaned. |
10.4. Element replacement Note: The maintenance indicator monitors the filter side in operation, which is identified by the position of the switching lever catch. The change-over transfer valve must be switched prior filter servicing. Now the signal of the maintenance indicators cancelled and the red button can be represed again:
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| 1. Operate and hold pressure equalizing lever located behind switching lever. Pull catch knob and swivel switching lever. Engage the catch on the clear filter side. Place through or drip pan underneath to collect leaving oil. |
| 2.Loosen vent screw of the filter side not in use by 2-3 turns; max. until contact is made with the safety stop. |
| 3. Unscrew filter housing byturning counter-clockwise. Clean the housing using a suitable cleaning solvent. |
| 4. Remove filter element by pulling down carefully. |
| 5. Check o-ring on the filter housing for damage. Replace, if necessary. |
| 6. Make sure that the order number on the spare element corresponds to the order number of the filter name-plate. To ensure no contamination occurs during the exchange of the element first open the plastic bag and push the element over the spigot in the filter head. Now remove plastic bag. |
| 7. Lightly lubricate the thread of the filter housing and screw onto the filter head completely. After that unscrew the filter housing 1/8 to 1/2 return. |
| 8. To refill the filter chamber, operate only the pressure equalizing lever (leave the switching lever arrested in its catch) long enough for the medium to emerge bubble- free from the vent bore. |
| 9. Tighten vent screw. Check filter for leaks by operating the pressure equalizing lever once again. |