Service Guide

E Series Replacement Procedure

7-Step Filter Element Replacement

Light Dust Products by Style

1 Remove the old

element gently
‘Baby’ that dirty filter, until you get it
4 Check for uneven
dirt patterns
Your old filter has
6 Make sure the gasket
seats evenly
If you don’t feel the
clear of the housing. valuable clues to gasket seating
Accidentally bumping dust leakage or evenly for a perfect
it while still inside gasket sealing seal, you don’t
means dropped dirt and problems. A have protection.
dust that will pattern on the Re-check to see if
contaminate the clean element clean the sealing surface
side of your filter side is a sign that in the housing is
housing, before the the old filter clean, and ensure
new filter element has a element was not that the filter is the
chance to do its job. firmly sealed or that a dust leak exists. correct model. It
Identify the cause of that leak and may be too short for the housing.

2 Always clean the

inside of the housing
rectify it before installing a new filter.

7 Ensure air-tight fit

carefully
Dirt left in the air cleaner housing spells
death for your engine. Use
5 Press your fresh
gasket to see that it
springs back
on all connections
and ducts
Check that all clamps and flange joints
a clean, damp cloth to Make sure your new are tight, as well as the air cleaner
wipe every surface filter is made with a mounting bolts. Seal any leaks
clean. Check it visually highly compressible immediately --- leaks mean dirt is
to make sure it’s clean gasket that springs directly entering
before putting in a new back (promptly) your engine.
filter. when finger pressure
is released. A high

3 Always clean the quality gasket is one of the most

important parts of the filter.
gasket sealing
surfaces of the housing
An improper gasket seal is one of the
most common causes of
engine contamination.
Make sure that all
hardened dirt ridges are
completely removed,
both on the bottom and
top of the air cleaner.
Proper Servicing Is Essential
Proper air cleaner servicing results in maximum engine protection against
the ravages of dust. Proper servicing can also save you time and money by
maximizing filter life and air cleaning efficiency.
Two of the most common problems are:
A) Over Servicing. New filters increase in dust cleaning efficiency as dust
builds up on the media. Don’t be fooled by filter appearance! The filter
should look dirty. By using proper filter measurement tools, you will use
the full life of the filter at maximum efficiency.
B) Improper Servicing. Your engine is vulnerable to abrasive dust
contaminants during the servicing process. The most common cause of
engine damage is careless servicing procedures.

By following the steps listed above, you can avoid unnecessary risk to the
engine.

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E Series Tips

Air Cleaner Service Tips

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Don’t remove element for inspection.
Such a check will always do more harm
than good. Ridges of dirt on the gasket
sealing surface can drop on the clean
filter side when the gasket is released.
Stick with the regular maintenance
schedule, or, if you service by
restriction, believe the gauge or
restriction indicator. Get a new indicator
if you don’t trust your current one.
Never rap a filter
to clean it.
Rapping hard enough to knock off dust
damages the filter and destroys your engine
protection. Deeply embedded dirt is never
released by tapping. It is always safer to keep
operating until you can change to a fresh
filter.
Never judge the filter’s life by
looking at it......
Measure the airflow
restriction.
A dirty-looking filter may still have
plenty of life left, while carbon
contamination is not visible to the eye.
You can’t see the dirt that’s embedded
deep within the filter paper. Your best
bet for lowest filter maintenance costs and best engine
performance is to follow a restriction gauge. It’s a smart,
low-cost investment.
Never leave an air
cleaner open longer
than necessary.
Your open air cleaner is a direct entry to
the engine! Keep it protected during filter
changes. If the housing is not going to be
reassembled immediately, cover the
opening. The only way to be sure nothing got
in, is to make sure nothing can get in!
Don’t ignore a worn or damaged
gasket in the housing.
If your air cleaner has a cover gasket, replace it with a new
one. Always check to be sure that no piece of the old gasket
remains in the housing and that the
gasket is not worn. If your filter
model calls for a new gasket with
each use, never reuse the old one.
Don’t use a
damaged or bunched filter.
Never install a dented or punctured filter
because it cannot protect properly against
contamination. A dent can make a firm seal
impossible or can indicate damaged media.
A filter with bunched pleats saps engine
power and fuel dollars.
Never use a warped cover on a
housing.
Replace it with a new cover as
soon as possible. A warped or
damaged cover cannot make a
proper seal. Also check to ensure
that there is no damage to the air
cleaner housing that could cause a
leak.
Never substitute an incorrect
element model number.
Filters may look almost identical, but
even a fraction of an inch difference in
size can prevent a good seal or affect
cfm delivery. It’s always better to use
the dirty filter until you can get the
correct one.

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