TM 5-3805-260-10
When Required
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Air Cleaners
CAUTION
Service the air cleaner with the engine stopped.
Service the air cleaner when the red band in the indicator
locks in the visible position.
Servicing the Primary Element
1.
Remove the cover and primary element.
3.
Clean and inspect the filter element. See Cleaning
Air Cleaner Elements (page 2-3).
CAUTION
Always inspect the primary element after cleaning it.
Replace it if rips or tears are found.
4.
Install a clean filter element and the cover. Tighten
the cover retaining bolts finger tight.
CAUTION
Do not use a tool to tighten.
5.
Reset the filter change indicator.
2.
Clean inside of housing. Remove a tab from the
secondary element.
The filter element should be replaced after being cleaned
a maximum of 6 times, or at least once a year.
If the indicator shows red shortly after installation of a
clean primary element, and the element has been
cleaned 6 times, change to another clean element.
If the indicator still shows red after changing primary
elements, change the secondary element.
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