That's the filter cap that feeds the 5V circuit. Generally it's good to replace it. But, if all is well, you can leave it.
http://www.pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gottlieb_System_80#Replacing_the_Orange_Filtering_Capacitor
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