Air Cleaner Service

Figure 3-23: Air Cleaner Assembly and Dust Unloader:

AIR CLEANER SERVICE

Removal

NOTE: To remove dust unloader only, perform steps 1 and 2.

1. Remove air cleaner (Figure 3-23).
2. Loosen clamp and remove dust unloader from air cleaner assembly.
3. Loosen clamp and disconnect elbow from engine side of air cleaner assembly.
4. Disconnect vent line from fitting.
5. Loosen clamp and remove weathercap from air intake duct.
6. Remove three capscrews and washers from air intake duct.
7. Loosen three strap clamps around air cleaner assembly.
8. Raise air intake duct from air intake support. Loosen clamp and remove air intake duct and gasket from elbow and support. Discard gasket.
9. Remove air cleaner assembly.
10. Remove clamps from air cleaner assembly.
11. Remove fitting, adapter, and tube from air cleaner assembly.
12. Remove seal from air intake support.

Cleaning and Inspection
Replace air filter if plugged or saturated with dirt. Clean hose and dust unloader with shop towels. Clean other components with solvent and examine for wear or damage. Replace worn, damaged parts if necessary.

Installation
1. Install tube, adapter, and fitting on air cleaner assembly (Figure 3-23).
2. Install dust unloader on air cleaner. Tighten clamp to 44- 53 lb-in. (5-6 N.m).
3. Install elbow and clamp on air cleaner. Do not tighten clamp at this time.
4. Position air cleaner assembly on air intake support and align elbow with top of support.
5. Align air cleaner and tighten clamp on elbow to 44-53 lb-in. (5-6 N.m).
6. Position air cleaner and strap clamps on support brackets. Then rotate until elbow clears air intake support.
7. Install air intake duct and clamp on elbow. Align bolt holes of air intake duct with holes of air intake support.
8. Install air intake duct on air intake support. Tighten clamp to 45-53 lb-in. (5-6 N.m).
9. Install air cleaner assembly on support brackets and tighten strap clamps.
10. Connect inlet hose to air horn and air cleaner. 11. Connect vent line to fitting on air cleaner.
12. Install weathercap on air intake duct and tighten clamp to 45-53 lb-in. (5-6 N.m).
13. Install air cleaner shield.
14. Install hood seal on air intake support (if removed).