Exhaust Filter Cleaning, General Information

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1. Passive exhaust filter cleaning always takes place in phases when the engine is at medium or high load.
2. Automatic exhaust filter cleaning is started when soot in the exhaust filter reaches a certain level.
3. Manually initiated exhaust filter cleaning with tractor parked enables the operator to start the cleaning process manually when a corresponding message appears on the digital display.
4. For the service cleaning, it is necessary to contact an authorized dealer.

More information on exhaust filter cleaning can be found on the following pages.

IMPORTANT: Recommended practice is to keep automatic exhaust filter cleaning activated. See relevant text in this section.

Comply with safety instructions; see Clean Exhaust Filter Safely in Section 05.

An indicator light comes on to show that the exhaust filter is currently being cleaned (see arrow).

Tips for avoiding service cleaning or filter cleaning with tractor parked:

• Deactivate automatic filter cleaning only if necessary.
• Avoid unnecessary idling.
• Do not interrupt cleaning processes unless it is absolutely necessary.
• If possible, do not shut off the engine while the exhaust filter cleaning indicator light is on.
• Take note of the information displayed for the operator, and act accordingly.

NOTE: It is important to use high-quality consumables. Use only consumables that are listed in Section 80 (Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant).