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Illustrated Parts List - Revision B
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3.5 C
LEANING
P
RECAUTIONS
CAUTION
Do not clean AFS elements with gasoline,
solvents, parts cleaners, strong detergents, or
caustic cleaning solutions.
CAUTION
Do not steam clean or use high-pressure washers
to clean the AFS element.
Use only K&N Filter Cleaner, AFS Air Filter Cleaner, or an AFS approved substitute. The K&N
Filter Cleaner is commercially available (see paragraph 3.1). Use of any product other than those
approved by AFS
will
cause damage the filter media and/or frame assembly. The use of any other
cleaning material is strictly prohibited and voids any manufacturer warranty.
3.6 A
PPLYING
C
LEANER
Spray cleaner liberally onto the entire element (both sides) until the filter media is thoroughly
soaked. If procured in bulk, transfer a smaller quantity to a spray bottle. A spray bottle provides
a more uniform distribution of the cleaning agent. With the filter element lying flat (dirty side
down), let the cleaner soak into the filter media for 15 minutes.
3.7 R
INSE
P
ROCEDURE
After the cleaner has soaked for 15 minutes, rinse the filter with low-pressure water. Use water
out of a standard faucet or hose (without nozzle). Start flushing in the opposite direction of
airflow, i.e., from the clean side to the dirty side. Arrange the filter so the pleats are vertical, and
begin to rinse in a gradual side-to-side motion starting at the top and working downward. Adjust
the pace to correspond with the cleanliness of the water runoff. As long as the runoff is filled
with debris and oil, do not proceed downward. Upon completion, rotate the filter to clean from
the dirty side to the clean side, pleats still vertical. Using very low water pressure to avoid
driving the debris deeper into the media, repeat the rinsing procedure until there is no visible
debris on the surface and the runoff water is clean. When finished, flip the filter once again and
repeat the rinse from clean side to dirty side. Finally, rotate the filter from top to bottom, and
perform the final rinse until the runoff water is free of all debris and oil. After the final rinse,
inspect filter by viewing through the filter to a direct light source. If debris still remains a repeat
cleaning may be necessary.
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