TM 9-2320-273-20
FUEL AND AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
4-24. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT MAINTENANCE (Continued).
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
REMARKS
Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not
exceed 30 psi. Use only with effective chip guard-
ing and personal protective equipment (goggles/
shield, gloves, etc.).
4. Outer filter element (3).
a. Tap element to shake dust
loose.
b. Insert compressor air nozzle Pressure should not exceed
into element to blow out
30 psi.
dust.
c. Wash in water with mild
Skip this step if filter seems
non-sudsing detergent.
clean and after steps a and b.
Rinse gently with clean
water and allow to air dry.
(Replace after five
washings.)
d. Shine light inside element.
If element is damaged,
Watch outside for light
replace.
shining through leaks.
5. Canister (7).
a. Squeeze boot (8) together
to release trapped dust.
b. Wipe inside of canister (7)
clean.
C. INSTALLATION.
6. Inner filter element (6).
If removed, install new element
by positioning rubber backed
washer (5) over stud and screw
on wing nut (4).
7. Outer filter element (3).
Place in canister (7).
8. Retainer bar (2), and handle
Slide through slots and
(1).
tighten.
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B. CLEANING.
