Engine Air Filters Maintenance

IMPORTANT: Only clean the primary filter if restriction air filter code 107.00 is activated.

Removing Engine Air Filters

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A - Snap Latches (6 used)

B - Dust Cover

C - Primary Filter

D - Safety Filter

1. Set park brake, shut OFF engine and remove key so dirt cannot be pulled into engine.

2. Inspect and clean filter housing before removing filters.

3. Open the snap latches (A) and remove dust cover (B).

4. Carefully remove the primary filter (C), by slightly moving it from side to side while pulling outward.

   IMPORTANT: Replace the primary filter when occurs the first event below:

   • If damages are found at the inspections.
   • After every three cleanings¹.
   • Every 500 hours.
   
   

5. Completely clean the inside of the housing using a damp cloth. Do not remove safety filter (D) until housing is clean.

6. IMPORTANT:

   • Only remove the safety filter to change it, i.e. not remove and reinstall the same filter without.
   • The safety filter admits no cleaning.
   • Always change the safety filter:
     • Every 1500 hours.
     • If the filter is dirty.
     • Every three primary filter changes.
   
   

   Unscrew safety filter (D) in a counterclockwise direction to remove. Safety filter stops dirt that would pass through damaged primary filter.

Cleaning Engine Primary Filter

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IMPORTANT: In normal conditions it is possible to clean the primary filter 3 times before replacing it.

1. Thoroughly inspect the dirty primary filter to ensure that there is no damage in the filter. If there is any sign of damage in the filter, discard the filter.

   IMPORTANT:

   • Never wash, brush or knock elements.
   • If using compressed air, the air must be directed from the inside (clean side) of the filter. The air must be dry and the maximum pressure allowed is 5 bar (72.5 psi), the nozzle should be 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. and held no closer than 50 mm (2 in.) from the filter media.
   • Ensure that contaminant does not enter or come in contact with the clean side of the filter.
   
   

2. After the cleaning process is complete, inspect the filter again to ensure that no damage occurred during cleaning. If there is any sign of damage to the filter, discard the filter.

   CAUTION: Never clean the safety filter. Replace if dirty.

   IMPORTANT: Never run engine without both filters in place.

Inspecting Engine Primary Filter

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Air restriction indicator will not signal correctly if a filter has a break or is not correctly sealed in air cleaner housing. Throw away filter that has even the slightest damage. If gasket is broken or missing, install a new element.

1. Hold a bright light (A) inside filter and check carefully for holes. Discard any filter that has even the slightest hole.

2. Be sure outer screen (B) is not dented. Vibration would quickly wear a hole in filter.

3. Be sure filter gasket (C) is in good condition. Press the gasket on the new filter to see if it springs back. Make sure that the new filter has a highly compressible gasket that springs back when finger pressure is released. If gasket is damaged or missing, replace filter.

Installing Engine Air Filters

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A - Snap Latches (6 used)

B - Dust Cover

C - Primary Filter

D - Safety Filter

1. Clean gasket sealing surface on new filters before installation. Filters must be fully seated to avoid contamination of the intake system.

   NOTE: Use only John Deere recommended engine air filters.

2. Install a new safety filter (D) and new primary filter (C) or reinstall primary filter (C) after cleaning.

3. Install dust cover (B) and snap latches (A).