Product Manual B

5. Maintenance 3-2018

No. Description No. Description

1 Air Cleaner 2 Strap Clamp

FIGURE 39. EXAMPLE OF NORMAL DUTY AIR CLEANER

Heavy Duty Air Cleaner Element Replacement

CAUTION

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. To remove the existing air cleaner element:

a. Before disassembly, wipe dirt from the cover and the upper portion of the

air cleaner.

b. Lift the latch (3) and turn the end cover (4) counterclockwise.

c. Pull the end cover (4) away from the housing (1).

d. Remove the air filter element (2) from the housing (1).

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

agency requirements.

2. To install the replacement air cleaner element:

a. Ensure that no debris enters the filter element or connection point on the

air cleaner housing.

b. Insert the air filter element (2) into the housing (1).

c. Install the end cover (4) onto the housing (1).