TOPIC 2. AIR CLEANER (TYPE I) PRT

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

TOPIC 2. AIR CLEANER (TYPE I) PRT

A. DESCRIPTION

2. Position replacement filter element in base,

ensuring base and cover are free of dust and

The air cleaner is a dry element, replaceable type and by

lint.

means of rubber tubing, is connected to the carburetor

air intake. This prevents dust, chaff, or other foreign

D. INSTALLATION

matter (the chief causes of engine wear) from entering

the manifold and engine.

1. Slide cleaner assembly back into cover, insert

rubber washer and tighten wing nut.

B. REMOVAL

2. Attach previously loosened hoses and hose

To change the air filter element, loosen tubing clamps,

clamps.

remove wing nut, rubber washer, and slide cleaner base

assembly free of cover.

CAUTION

Never remove the air cleaner while

C. SERVICE

engine is running, and do not run

engine unless air cleaner is in place.

1. Lift dirty or defective filter element from base of

air cleaner assembly and discard.

Figure 2-1. Air Cleaner (Type I)

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