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TM 9-2320-356-BD
Other Options:
o Use vacuum cleaner
o Gently tap filter against hard surface
Procedural Steps:
1.
Remove air cleaner elements.
2.
Clean filters using one of the following methods:
a.
Dismount a blower motor (such as dust exhausters), connect to power source
with long leads, and blow dirt from air cleaner.
b.
Disconnect exhaust hoses from all but one blower.
Connect hoses together
using tape to gain sufficient length to reach outside.
Start engine and blower and
blow dirt deposits from filters.
c.
Use air from a disabled wheeled vehicle’s tires. Remove valve stem and
connect rubber hose to valve and blow out filters.
d.
Use brake air tank from wheeled vehicle by connecting rubber hose, or place
filter directly under air flow from valve.
3.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair using standard maintenance procedures.
5-11.
AIR CLEANER DAMAGED/LEAKING
General Information:
The air cleaner must filter incoming air for the engine. Damage or leaks that
cause the air cleaner to be ineffective must be repaired.
Leaks in the filter
housing or duct work can be taped over or covered by a rag that will filter air
coming through the leak.
Sealing the leak is preferred. Only as a last resort
should the air cleaner be bypassed or eliminated.
Damage will occur as the engine
ingests the dirt and dust from unfiltered air.
If the only option is to eliminate
the air filter, this procedure will allow a minimum amount of air filtration.
Limitations:
o Possible degraded mobility
Personnel/Time Required:
o 1 soldier
o 30 minutes
Materials/Tools:
o Duct or electrical tape
o Section cut from blanket
o r s h i rt
o Hose
o Clamp
o Wire
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