Spring Loaded Air Cleaner Filter Element

TB 9-2300-378-14

General.

The nuts securing the inlet or outlet elbow of the air cleaner may loosen thus allowing

dust to be drawn into the engine. Check that the securing nuts are properly tightened

according to the following procedures.

Torquing Procedures.

(1) Tools required.

(a) 9/16 inch socket, 1/2 inch drive

(b) 6 in. socket extension, 1/2 inch drive

(2) Whenever the air cleaner is serviced or replaced, check that the elbow securing

nuts are properly tightened.

NOTE

On the M60 series tank, the nuts in positions and 2 of the

o u t l e t elbow cannot be tightened if the air cleaner is

mounted on the tank. Be sure to tighten all nuts whenever

the air cleaner is removed.

4-8. Spring Loaded Air Cleaner Filter Element (Fig. 4-13)

Figure 4-13. Spring-loaded air cleaner filter element.

An improved spring-loaded filter element is available that has increased dust capacity.

This greater dust capacity provides greater mileage between cleanings. It also provides a

m o r e positive seal, t h r o u g h the use of spring loaded locking pins, that reduces the

possibility of dust ingestion.

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