Vacuum Cleaning
Vacuum cleaning is a good method for cleaning
primary air cleaner elements which require daily
cleaning because of a dry, dusty environment.
Cleaning with pressurized air is recommended prior
to vacuum cleaning. Vacuum cleaning will not remove
deposits of carbon and oil.
Note:
Refer to “Inspecting the Primary Air Cleaner
Elements”.
Inspecting the Primary Air Cleaner
Elements
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Inspect the clean, dry primary air cleaner element.
Use a 60w blue light in a dark room or in a similar
facility. Place the blue light in the primary air cleaner
element. Rotate the primary air cleaner element.
Inspect the primary air cleaner element for tears and/
or holes. Inspect the primary air cleaner element for
light that may show through the filter material. To
confirm the result, compare the primary air cleaner
element to a new air cleaner element that has the
same part number.
Do not use a primary air cleaner element that has any
tears and/or holes in the filter material. Do not use a
primary air cleaner element with damaged pleats,
gaskets, or seals. Discard damaged primary air
cleaner elements.
Storing Primary Air Cleaner Elements
If a primary air cleaner element that passes
inspection will not be used, the primary air cleaner
element can be stored for future use.
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Typical example
Do not use paint, a waterproof cover, or plastic as a
protective covering for storage. An air flow restriction
may result. To protect against dirt and damage, wrap
the primary air cleaner elements in Volatile Corrosion
Inhibited (VCI) paper.
Place the primary air cleaner element into a box for
storage. For identification, mark the outside of the box
and mark the primary air cleaner element. Include the
following information:
• Date of cleaning
• Number of cleanings
Store the box in a dry location.
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Engine Air Cleaner Element
(Single Element) - Inspect/
Replace
Perform the Operation and Maintenance Manual,
“Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator-Inspect”
procedure and perform the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Engine Air Precleaner Check/
Clean” procedure (if equipped) before performing the
following procedure.
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Maintenance Recommendations
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Inspect/Replace
