Air Cleaner Trouble Shooting

Air Cleaner problems usually fall into two categories:

(a) those that result in short filter life, and
(b) those that allow airborne contaminants to enter the engine.

If the problem is.... E. Check the air cleaner

Short Filter Life: size and CFM rating to be
sure they are correct for
A. Make sure the inlet is the engine.
located away from heavy
dust concentrations.

B. Locate the air F. Inefficient pre-cleaners can shorten

cleaner inlet filter life, and can be caused by:
above and away
1) Leaking dust cup to air
from exhaust
cleaner body joint. The cup
gases. Soot from must seal 360° around the air
exhaust is a prime cleaner.
enemy of filters. If soot problems
continue, try Donaldson filters that are 2) A damaged or missing Vacuator™
Valve.
specially treated to resist carbon.

C. Check the air supply

to the air cleaner inlet.
3) Plugging or buildup in the
It must be large enough fins or vanes of the filter
and unrestricted. pre-cleaner.

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D. Check the clean air ducting to the
engine to be sure it is large enough, 4) Air cleaner damage to the pre-cleaning
unobstructed, without too many bends section.
and elbows -- so that system airflow
restriction is as low as possible.
G. Make sure the air filter was new or properly If the problem is......
cleaned when installed. Airborne Contaminants
Entering the Engine:
A. Make sure the element has not
been damaged in handling.
Examine for dents and holes.

H. Check the service indicator for damage, B. Make sure all gaskets are sealing. Examine
working lock-up function, and correct for dust trails that indicate leaks. Ensure that
calibration per engine manufacturer's wingnut is tight.
recommendation.

C. Examine the clean air ducts/pipes for

cracks, loose clamps, or loose flange joints.

D. Check air compressor connections (if used)

to be certain these are leak-free. Check other
fittings (if used) to be certain no contaminants
are entering the engine through loose
connections.

Brochure No. F114003 (4/96) Replaces 1400-22

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