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
d.
Reach into elbow duct as far as you can and wipe dust into filter compartment. With a
damp clean cloth, clean out filter compartment. Make sure dust or dirt did not go
back toward air outlet elbow duct.
e.
Cover outlet port with cardboard and tape to prevent dirt from entering engine.
f.
Close access door if element will not be replaced immediately.
CAUTION
Inform crew that filter element has been removed and
engine must not be started.
Damage to engine could result
if engine is started.
g.
Install air filter element (para. 3-2a(2) for top loading) (para. 3-2b(2) for side loading).
3-4. Air Cleaner Filter Element Inspection and Cleaning.
NOTE
There are two approved methods for
filter elements, using compressed air or
CAUTION
cleaning of the top loading air
washing.
Do not bang or strike the element against the vehicle or any
solid object.
Striking the element will damage the element
and the filter element must be replaced. DO NOT use a
brush to clean the element.
Brushes will tear holes in the
filter and will allow dust and dirt to pass through and be
drawn directly into the engine.
a. Inspection.
(1) General.
Inspect the filter for any defect that
including pieces of a damaged filter
common defects are:
(a)
Holes in the filter material.
(b)
Loose parts or deformation of the
will let the air flow draw foreign material,
element, into the elbow duct. The most
element.
(c)
Damaged seals and sealing surfaces.
(d)
Damaged tabs and parts that hold the element in the sealed position.
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