TM 5-4310-452-14
Section III. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Paragraph
Page
Number
Title
Number
3-4
Air Cleaner Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 3-6
3-5
Engine Cooling Fan, Cooling Fins, and Oil Cooler Cleaning ............................................... 3-7
3-6
Fuel/Water Separator Servicing ......................................................................................... 3-9
3-7
Compressor Oil Cooler Cleaning ........................................................................................ 3-9
3-8
Parking Brake Adjustment .................................................................................................. 3-10
3-4. AIR CLEANER CLEANING.
NOTE
Engine and compressor air cleaners are cleaned the same.
a.
Removal.
(1)
Open left and right door assemblies (1).
(2)
Remove wingnut (2) and cover (7) from
air cleaner body (3).
(3)
Remove wingnut (6) and filter element (5)
from air cleaner body (3).
b.
Cleaning.
WARNING
Compressed air used for cleaning or
drying purposes, or for clearing
restrictions, should never exceed 30
psi (207 kPa). Wear protective
clothing
(goggles/shield,
gloves,
etc.) and use caution to avoid injury
to personnel.
(1)
Direct
compressed
air
through
filler
element (5) in opposite direction of normal air flow.
Using a gun, move 'up and down while directing
compressed air through filter element,
(2)
Using a light inside filter element (5),
visually inspect for tears or holes. If filter element has
tears or holes, or is contaminated with dry or greasy dirt
or oil, it must be replaced. Notify your supervisor.
(3)
Clean air cleaner body (3) with rag (Item
11, Appendix E), Inspect air cleaner body for cracks,
breaks. or dents. If damaged, notify your supervisor.
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