TM-5-5420-202-20-2

M60A1 CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING; FOR BRIDGE, ARMORED-VEHICLE-LAUNCHED; SCISSORING TYPE, CLASS 60

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 2 OF 4

OCTOBER 1985

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AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT (Sheet 2 of 5)

REMOVAL:

WARNING

Ž If NBC exposure is suspected, all air filter media

should be handled by personnel wearing

protective equipment. Consult your unit NBC

Officer or NBC NCO for appropriate handling or

disposal instructions.

Ž To prevent screws from pulling out of box and

injuring personnel, a minimum of 200 pounds

must be placed atop the door before attempting

to remove screws.

1. Using socket, loosen three screws (A) and remove

from door (B).

2. Open door (B) until it rests on rear fender box.

3. Inspect gasket on door (B). If damaged, replace

(page 7-129).

4. Slide filter element (C) toward front of tank.

5. Carefully lift filter element (C) out of air cleaner

housing (D).

CAUTION

When removing filter element (C), use care not

to damage filter seal (E). Do not stand filter

element on seal end.

6. Close door (B) to keep out dust.

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