TM 5-3805-262-20
NOTE
Don’t clean secondary element assembly. Secondary element assembly shall
b e r e p l a c e d e v e r y t h i r d s e r v i c i n g o f p r i m a r y e l e m e n t a s s e m b l y , w h en
s e c o n d a r y e l e m e n t a s s e m b l y i s m o r e t h a n t w o y e a r s o l d ( d a t e of
manufacture is stamped on top of secondary element assembly), when it is
d a m a g e d , o r w h e n r e d i n d i c a t o r b a n d i n r e s t r i c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s t a y s in
view after primary element assembly has been cleaned or replaced.
Remove secondary element assembly (9).
Grasp vacuator valve (10) and pull off air cleaner body (11). Dump
any dust or dirt in vacuator valve.
NOTE
Don't use compressed air to dry primary element assembly. To do so may
damage to primary element assembly.
Clean primary element assembly (7) by washing using detergent. Allow
primary element assembly to air dry.
Using a light placed inside primary element assembly, check for holes
in element. Check if metal covering is bent. If holes in element are
apparent or if metal covering is bent, install new primary element
assembly.
NOTE
I n s p e c t n e w p r i m a r y e l e m e n t a s s e m b l y a s d e s c r i b e d i n s t e p a b o v e ; if
new primary element assembly is damaged, replace it.
Clean vacuator valve (10) using detergent. Dry using clean cloth.
Using a clean cloth dampened with water and detergent, wipe inside of
air cleaner body (11). Dry using clean, dry cloth.
Reinstall vacuator valve (10) on air cleaner body (11).
Install secondary element assembly (9); secure using nut assembly
( 8 ).
Install primary element assembly (7); secure using nut assembly (6).
Install cover assembly (5) and tighten cover wingnut (4) securely.
Press reset button on top of restriction indicator and check that red
band disappears from view. Crank engine and check if restriction
indicator red band comes into view. If red band is in view, repeat
steps through above and replace secondary element assembly (9).
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