TM-9-2320-361-20

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

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TM 9-2320-361-20

3-16. AIR CLEANER INDICATOR AND TUBE MAINTENANCE

This task covers:

a. Testing

c. Inspection and Cleaning

b. Removal

d. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

All

MATERIALS/PARTS

Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 27)

PERSONNEL REQUIRED

Two

REFERENCES (TM)

TM 9-2320-361-10

TM 9-2320-361-20P

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).

Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-361-10).

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Compressed air source will not exceed 30 psi

(207 kPa).

Eyeshields must be worn when cleaning with

compressed air.

a. Testing

1. Loosen clamp (6) and remove cap (7) and clamp (6) from air cleaner (5).

2. Start engine (TM 9-2320-361-10) and run at 1200 rpm.

3. Using piece of cardboard (4), cover approximately 90% of air cleaner assembly (5) opening.

4. Observe air cleaner indicator (2) to see if red band (3) is visible. If red band is visible, indicator

works properly. If not, air cleaner indicator (2) is defective or tube (1) is obstructed. Stop engine

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

5. Remove cardboard (4) and install cap (7) on air cleaner (5) with clamp (6).

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