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2s2493precleaner cover assembly

This Caterpillar precleaner cover assembly, catalog number 2S2493, is listed in the air inlet and exhaust system group. Catalog records place it in the precleaner assembly area of heavy equipment air intake systems, where it is used with the precleaner components supplied on those units.

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Catalog context

Where this part appears

  1. ModelCaterpillar D350E
  2. Groupair inlet and exhaust system
  3. Subgroupprecleaner ar
  4. Unit7u-7874 precleaner ar s/n 9lr1-up part of 134-5858 exhaust ar-body an attachment
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Part numberDescription
0S***71screw,cap,hexagon; tube assembly to turbocharger and elbow mounting
0S***94bolt (1 in. long 3/8 in. dia.); plate assembly to support assembly
15***13precleaner group; -air cleaner
2s2493precleaner cover assembly (current part)

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General guidance

Component knowledge

Understanding this component

In general, a precleaner is a first-stage filter that sits ahead of the main air cleaner on heavy equipment engines. It uses a cover and vanes or a similar shape to spin the intake air so heavier dust and debris are thrown out before the air reaches the main filter element, helping protect the engine in dusty job sites.

What to check before ordering

Use part number 2S2493 when identifying this precleaner cover assembly. Catalog records show related Caterpillar D350E and D350E II entries, with the precleaner entry carrying the qualifier s/n 9LR1-up and the air cleaner group entry carrying s/n 2XW1-342, so confirm the machine serial number and the surrounding assembly before ordering.