TB-9-2300-378-14
M48 & M60 SERIES VEHICLES
TECHNICAL BULLETIN; AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
SEPTEMBER 1985
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TB 9-2300-378-14
5-3. Air
a.
b.
Cleaner Filter Clog Indicator.
General.
The air cleaner filter clog indicator provides a visual means of determining when the
air cleaner filter element must be serviced without actually opening
box and inspecting the filter element. Two models of indicators are
used (fig. 5-3).
Checking.
the air cleaner
presently being
To determine if air filter element needs servicing.
Check indication on air restriction indicator.
Early Model - If red disk is visible, notify organizational maintenance
Late Model - If reading is more than 25, notify organizational maintenance
5-4. Engine Air Intake (fig. 5-4).
a.
General.
During normal and water fording operations, the engine air intakes (view A) must be
positioned to draw air from the crew compartment. During extreme cold or an NBC
attack alert, the engine air intakes must be reversed to draw air from the engine
compartment (para. 5-4b).
b.
Reversal Procedure.
(1) Remove
cover.
(2) Remove
(3) Remove
(4) Remove
four screws and washers and cover (view A). A gasket is cemented to
six nuts and washers (view B).
eight nuts and washers.
intake from bulkhead.
(5) Install six nuts and washers on studs (view C).
(6) Install eight nuts and washers on studs (view D).
(7) Position cover on intake and install four screws and washers.
(8) Install eight nuts and washers on studs. (View D).
(9) Position cover on intake and install four screws and washers.
5-5. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
The following
find, correct,
PMCS table lists checks and services that are to be performed on a daily basis to
or report problems that are caused by normal wear and tear.
Figure 5-3. Air cleaner filter clog indicator.
5-3
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