AIR CLEANER

POWER PLANT

Chapfer V

Fuel and Exhaust System - Diesel

AIR CLEANER

The air cleaner assembly is of the oil bath type and functions in the same manner as those used on Ford Gasoline Tractors. The assembly is attached directly to the intake manifold and receives its air supply via an inlet tube, which is connected to the pre-deaner screen and louvered cover assembly on the left side hood panel.

A. Removal

1. Loosen the hose clamp that secures the hose to the air cleaner.

2. Carefully release the oil bath tray straps and remove the tray and gasket as shown in Figure 1. 3. Remove the two bolts and lockwashers that attach the air cleaner to the intake manifold. Remove the housing and gasket.

B. Air Cleaner Service

1. Clean the oil bath tray thoroughly in cleaning solvent. Remove all traces of gasket material.

2. Immerse the air cleaner assembly in dean diesel fuel, flush and drain thoroughly. Dry the filter material with compressed air.

CAUTION: DQ rwl use any lubricant other than specified. Light weight engine oils can be sucked into the firing chambers and cause a Tun-away engine.

figure l-Air Cleaner Maintenance C. Installation

1. Position a new gasket on the intake manifold.

Secure the air cleaner housing to the manifold with two bolts and lockwashers.

2. Fill the tray to the proper level with same weight oil as used in the engine crankcase.

3. Install the tray and secure the straps.

4. Secure the hose in place with the damps.