TM 5-3825-270-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
OUTER AIR FILTER ELEMENT REMOVAL/SERVICE/INSTALLATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Rag, Wiping
Engine OFF.
REMOVAL
CAUTION
Do not run engine after air filter element has been removed. Failure to comply may result
in damage to equipment.
Do not determine air filter serviceability through visual inspection. Visual inspection may
lead to over servicing of air filters. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
1.
Check air filter restriction indicator (Figure 1, Item 1) to determine air filter serviceability.
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Figure 1. Air Filter Element Removal.
2.
Release two latches (Figure 1, Item 4) and remove air cleaner housing cover (Figure 1, Item 3) from air cleaner
housing (Figure 1, Item 2).
CAUTION
Ensure inner air filter element is not removed when removing outer air filter element. If inner
air filter element is accidentally removed, immediately reinstall inner air filter. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
3.
Remove outer air filter element (Figure 2, Item 5) from air cleaner housing (Figure 2, Item 2).
