AIR CLEANER SERVICE

TM 9-2320-386-10

3-8. AIR CLEANER SERVICE

WARNING

If NBC exposure is suspected, all air filter media should be

handled by personnel wearing protective equipment. Consult

your unit NBC officer or NBC NCO for appropriate handling or

disposal instructions.

a. General. Air cleaner service is required whenever the yellow band is visible

in window of air cleaner indicator (1). The operator will service the air cleaner in an

emergency situation only. Notify unit maintenance as soon as possible.

CAUTION

Do not operate engine without an air cleaner element. Doing this

may result in internal engine component damage.

b. Removal.

(1) Loosen wingnut (6) and remove cover flange (2) from air cleaner (4).

NOTE

Inspect seal on cover flange (2) for damage. If damaged, notify unit

maintenance.

(2) Remove wingnut (3) and filter element (5) from air cleaner (4).

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