TB-9-2300-378-14 Technical Bulletin for Air Induction System M48 M60 Download
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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. 3-23