John Deere 4045 and 6068 OEM Diesel Engines — Replacing Radial Seal Air Cleaner Filter Element

Service as Required Replacing Radial Seal Air Cleaner Filter Element IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REPLACE primary air cleaner element when air restriction indicator shows a vacuum of 625 mm (25 in.) H 2 O, is torn, or visibly dirty. RG11321A –UN–08SEP00 NOTE: This procedure applies to John Deere 2-stage radial seal air cleaner kits. Refer to manufacturers’ instructions for servicing air cleaners not supplied by John Deere. Dust Cup/Cover 1. Unlatch and remove dust cup/cover (A) of air cleaner. 2. Move end of filter (B) back and forth gently to break seal. 3. Pull filter (B) off outlet tube and out of housing. RG11322A –UN–08SEP00 4. Thoroughly clean all dirt from inside housing and from outlet bore.

IMPORTANT: Remove secondary (safety) element (C) ONLY for replacement. DO NOT attempt to clean, wash, or reuse secondary element. Replacement of secondary element is usually necessary ONLY when primary element has a hole in it. Primary Filter Element 5. To replace secondary element (C), pull filter element out gently. Immediately replace secondary element with new element to prevent dust from entering air intake system. RG11327A –UN–08SEP00 6. Install new primary filter element. Apply pressure by hand at outer rim of filter. IMPORTANT: Do NOT use latches on cover to force filter into air cleaner. Using cover to force filter will damage cleaner housing.

Secondary Filter Element A—Dust Cap/Cover B—Primary Filter Element C—Secondary Filter Element 7. Close housing with dust unloader valve aimed down and latch latches. Continued on next page RG41165,000008B –19–06SEP00–1/2 40-8 021604 PN=181