TM 10-4320-310-14
Section III. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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CLEANING OR REPLACING AIR FILTER ELEMENT
This task covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Installation
b.
Cleaning
REMOVAL:
1
Remove wing nut (1) and sealing washer (2).
2
Remove air filter top (3) and air filter element (4).
3
Separate from base connector (7), gasket (6) and rain hood (5).
Wipe rain hood and air filter top with clean, dry cloth.
CLEANING:
Death or serious injury could occur if compressed air
is directed against the skin. Do not use compressed
air for cleaning or drying unless the pressure is/has
been reduced to 30 psi (2.06 bar) or less. When
working with compressed air always use chip guards,
eye protection, and other personal equipment.
CAUTION
Air pressure of greater than 30 psi (2.06 bar) will
damage the air filter
The use of cleaning fluids will damage the air filter.
1
Clean air filter element (4) with air and/or warm water [70°F to 100°
water/mild detergent solution.
2
Rinse and allow to dry.
3
If air filter element cannot be cleaned, replace it.
INSTALLATION:
1
Install air filter element (4) into rain hood (5) and place air filter top (3) over air filter element. Place
gasket (6) on rain hood.
2 Align hole in rain hood and air filter top with threaded rod on base connector (7).
CAUTION
Overtightening the wing nut will deform the element.
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