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

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TB 9-2300-378-14 (f) Replace any damaged or defective part. CAUTION Side loading element is to be cleaned with air only. Washing (g) can damage the element. If filter is contaminated with carbon, or oil deposit, replace element. If filter element in right air cleaner is contaminated with fuel: (h) 1. Replace filter element. 2. Check for proper installation of fuel tank vent valve (paragraph 3-5). b. Cleaning (Fig. 3-5). Figure 3-5. Air filter element compressed air cleaning. (1) Compressed Air. CAUTION When shaking filter element; keep dust from inside pockets of element. Ensure that all creases and seams are free of dust, and never hit element against any surface. (a) Grasp filter element at sealing end and shake vigorously to shake out excessive dust. 3-26