Product Manual B

5. Maintenance3-2018

13. Dispose of the used oil and oil filter according to local environmental

regulations.

5.5 Air Intake System

The direct flow air cleaner consists of a primary filter and a secondary filter within

the air cleaner housing. The air cleaner has been designed for a maximum

restriction, at which point the filter elements should be changed. Refer to the Model

Specifications section.

Normal Duty Air Cleaner Element Replacement

NOTICE

Holes, loose-end seals, dented sealing surfaces, corrosion of pipes, and

other forms of damage render the air cleaner inoperative and require

immediate element replacement or engine damage can occur.

NOTICE

Cummins Inc. does not recommend cleaning paper-type air cleaner

elements.

1. Remove the existing air cleaner:

a. Loosen the strap clamp (2).

b. Wipe away any debris accumulated around the air cleaner connection to

the engine. Ensure that no debris is allowed to enter the body of the air

cleaner or the connection on the engine.

c. Remove the dirty air cleaner (1).

d. Dispose of the dirty element in accordance with local environmental

agency requirements.

2. Install the replacement air cleaner (1) as follows:

a. Install the air cleaner (1).

b. Tighten strap clamp (2). Torque to 2.5 - 3.3 ft-lb (4.3 - 4.65 Nm).