Bobcat "Air Cleaner" error light

[KittC]

The Air Cleaner error light came on for the first time today in my 864. a flashing light indicates a warning and a solid light indicates an error... can anyone tell me what this may mean? Fluids and filters were changed 40 hours ago. Thanks! Kitt

 

[Tazza]

The air cleaner will have a sender in the hose from the inlet manifold to the air filter. It will be round with a plug on it. Its to detect when the air cleaner is dirty causing a restriction. Could there be a problem here?

 

[KittC]

The air cleaner will have a sender in the hose from the inlet manifold to the air filter. It will be round with a plug on it. Its to detect when the air cleaner is dirty causing a restriction. Could there be a problem here?

OK, I looked into it, there's a hole melted in the airbox - it looks like some debris fell into the engine compartment and burned and that's what caused the box to melt. I cannot find a good source to buy the airbox. This also looks like it may affect the PCV system (because coincidentally, it seemed as though there was a bit of smoke "puffing" as well). PCV reference: http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=35408 Any thoughts? Am I on to something? Good source for the airbox?

 

[newy1234]

OK, I looked into it, there's a hole melted in the airbox - it looks like some debris fell into the engine compartment and burned and that's what caused the box to melt. I cannot find a good source to buy the airbox. This also looks like it may affect the PCV system (because coincidentally, it seemed as though there was a bit of smoke "puffing" as well). PCV reference: http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=35408 Any thoughts? Am I on to something? Good source for the airbox?

I assume your local bobcat dealer would be the best place the source a new air box, if yours can not be repaired in anyway?
P.S. I have no idea what this airbox looks like?

 

[Tazza]

I assume your local bobcat dealer would be the best place the source a new air box, if yours can not be repaired in anyway?
P.S. I have no idea what this airbox looks like?

An air filter box will be available aftermarket. Have you tried truck spares places? I know my local guys can get them, its really not a specialised item. Even if you have to adapt something to get one to fit. It can all be done.