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010-013 Air Cleaner Assembly (Engine Mounted)

General Information

The closed crankcase system

has three major parts.

1. The air cleaner

assembly; this filters the
incoming air and an oil
blow-by filter element
called a coalescing filter.
2. Vacuum brake assembly;
this keeps the engine
from drawing oil directly
into the turbocharger if
the air cleaner is
plugged.
3. Closed crankcase drain
plumbing; this includes
the drain hoses and
check valve. The check
valve prevents crankcase
pressure from flowing
backwards in the air
cleaner.

Initial Check

Check the restriction gauge

on the air filter assembly. If
the gauge is red, the air
filter element must be
cleaned or replaced.

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Remove

CAUTION

Use caution when

disconnecting or removing
oil lines, or replacing filters,
so that oil is not drained
into the bilge area. Do not
drop or throw filter
elements into the bilge
area. The oil and filters
must be discarded in
accordance with local
environmental regulations.

Release the clamp and

remove the air cleaner
element.

Remove the turbocharger

silencer cone from inside the
filter element.

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Clean

NOTE: It is possible that a

filter which is damaged or
clogged with soot due to
an exhaust leak will not
be able to be cleaned to
maximum efficiency.
Replace the element if
necessary.

Tap the filter element to

dislodge any large
embedded particles or dirt.

Gently brush the filter

element with a soft bristle
brush.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the

components, do not use
gasoline, high-pressure
water or air, caustic
cleaning solutions, or parts-
cleaning solvents to clean
the air filter.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the

components, do not use
compressed air, an open
flame or heat dryers to dry
the air filter.

NOTE: Always flush from

the clean side to the dirty
side. This will remove the
particles and dirt, and not
drive it into the air filter.

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Rinse the air filter element

with low pressure water. Tap
water is okay.

After rinsing the air filter,

shake off all the excess water
and let the filter element air
dry.

NOTE: Do not use

automatic transmission
fluid, motor oil, diesel
fuel, WD-40® lubricant, or
any other light weight oil.
Use approved filter oil.

After cleaning the air filter,

always re-oil the filter
element with oil before
using. The effectiveness of
the air filter is greatly
reduced if it is used without
oiling. Sparingly squeeze
small amounts of oil out of a
bottle across the top of
each pleat.

Let the oil wick into the filter

element for 20 minutes.
Then re-oil any dry areas
that are showing.

Install

Install the turbocharger

silencer cone.

Install the o-ring around the

outside of the filter base.

Install the filter onto the

engine and secure with the
clamp.

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Last Modified: 07-Mar-2013

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