Replace/Repair Air Cleaner Group. (FIGURE 2-15)

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TM-55-1905-223-24-5 Bowthruster Engine for Landing Craft Utility (LCU) NSN 1905-01-154-1191 Manual

FIGURE 2-15. Air Cleaner Group

TM 55-1905-223-24-5

2-25. Replace/Repair Air Cleaner Group. (FIGURE 2-15)

This task covers:

a. Inspection

b. Removal

c. Repair

d. Replacement

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

Equipment Condition

Tool kit, general mechanic's

Engine shut down (TM 55-1905-223-10).

rail and marine diesel engines,

Engine tagged, "Out of Service - Do Not

Operate."

Materials/Parts

Wiping rags, Item 2, Appendix C

Intake filter element P/N 3022209

Preformed hose P/N 3030790

Filter warning indicator P/N 178957

Warning tag, Item 25, Appendix C

INSPECTION

NOTE

Wipe dirt from caps and upper portion of air cleaner before removing caps and filter.

a. Visually check the air cleaner housing (5), caps (4, 6) and elbow (2) for cracks, dents and corrosion.

b. Filter Element Inspection and Replacement:

(1) Remove bolt (9), nut (7), and washer (8) holding the air cleaner strap (3) and filter cap (6).

(2) Remove the air filter element (10). Check the accumulation of dirt and debris on the element.

Replace as necessary.

CAUTION

Holes, loose end seal, dented sealing surfaces, and other forms of damage

render cleaner inoperative and require immediate element replacement.

(3) Check the air indicator (14) for intake air restriction. The indicator will change from green to red

when restricted.

c. Replace or clean the air filter (10), using compressed air.

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