TM 9-2350-261-20-1
S E R V I C E A I R C L E A N E R E L E M E N T
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
References:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 30, App D)
See your -10
Air Blow Gun (Item 33, App D)
Equipment Conditions:
Material/Parts:
Engine stopped/shutdown (see your -10)
General purpose detergent (Item 17, App C)
Carrier blocked (see your -10)
Suitable container (5 Gal)
Air cleaner element removed (see your -10)
Personnel Required:
Unit Mechanic
SERVICE
N O T E
Cleaning element may be cleaned by ei-
ther or both of the following methods.
1. Using air blow gun, blow out element with
30 psi maximum compressed air from inside
to outside of element (in direction opposite to
normal air flow).
2.
W A R N I N G
After suspected NBC expo-
sure of this earner, all air
cleaner media shall be
handled only by personnel
w e a r i n g f u l l
NBC
protective equipment.
W A R N I NG
Air pressure in excess of
30 psi (207 kpa) can injure
personnel. Do not direct
pressurized air at youself
or others. Always wear gog-
gles.
Wash element in solution of nonsudsing or
low sudsing detergent and water or soap and
water. Do not use gasoline or solvents for
cleaning.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Prepare solution of 1 cup of dry detergent
to 5 gallons of water in a container large
enough to completely submerge the ele-
ment. The temperature of the solution
should not exceed 190°F. Make solution
stronger if element is extremely dirty.
Immerse element completely in the wash-
ing solution. Agitate element gently for
2 minutes.
Allow element to soak in solution for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Agitate element
gently for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove element from solution and allow
to drain.
Rinse element with cold water from a
hose with a maximum 30 psi water pres-
sure from inside to outside of element.
Continue rinsing until water runs clear
and detergent or soap residue is removed
from element.
Allow element to air dry thoroughly.
FOLLOW-THROUGH STEPS
1. Install air cleaner element (see your -10).
END OF TASK
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