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6. Make certain that the mounting surfaces and
filter heads are clean.
7. Apply a light film of clean fluid to each ele-
ment gasket surface.
8. Center the new elements on filter housing
head and tighten until the filter gasket makes
contact with the filter housing. After gasket
makes contact, tighten 1/2 to 2/3 of a turn.
9. Run compressor and check for leaks.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Refer to Figure 5-4. Air filter maintenance should be
performed when indicated on instrument panel. The
air filters are both equipped with a primary element
and secondary element each.
The secondary element must be replaced after every
third primary element change. DO NOT reconnect
the secondary element once it is removed.
ELEMENT REMOVAL
1. Clean the exterior of the air filter housing.
2. Remove the cover/element assembly by
loosening the wingnut securing the cover/
element assembly.
3. Remove the cover/element assembly from
the housing by unscrewing the wingnut.
4. Clean the interior of the housing by using a
damp cloth. DO NOT blow out dirt with com-
pressed air as this may introduce dust down-
stream of the filter.
5. When it becomes necessary to remove the
secondary element, pull the element out of
the housing.
6. Install the new secondary element over the
rod.
7. With the secondary element in place, replace
the primary element
.
Figure 5-3: Main Fluid Filter Assembly and Thermostat
1. Restriction Indicator 5. Bowl
2. Housing 6. Drain Plug
3. O-Ring
** Replacement filter element part number
250031-850
4. Element
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