Servicing Air Cleaner Filter Element

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Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator

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Remove Filter Element

IMPORTANT: Always service primary air cleaner element when air restriction indicator shows a vacuum of 625 mm (25 in.) H₂O, or when reset button has popped up (6068SFM75/AFM75 only). Also replace element if it is torn, or visibly dirty.

NOTE: This procedure applies to John Deere air cleaner kits. Refer to manufacturers' instructions for servicing air cleaners not supplied by John Deere.

1. Loosen clamp (A) and remove filter element.

   IMPORTANT: Replace filter element after 10 cleanings. (See following blocks.)

2. Tap end of filter GENTLY on hard surface to dislodge loose dirt.

3. Brush dirt side of filter GENTLY with soft bristle brush.

   IMPORTANT: Use kit RE504585 to service filter element. DO NOT clean element with gasoline, solvents, parts cleaners, strong detergents, or caustic cleaning solutions. DO NOT steam clean or use high-pressure washers to clean element. These processes will damage filter media and/or rubber base or end cap.

4. 
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   Spray Filter with Cleaner

   Spray air filter cleaner (B) (from kit RE504585) liberally onto entire element. Let soak into filter media for 10 minutes.

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5. 
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   Rinse Filter

   Rinse filter with low pressure water, flushing opposite the direction of air flow (from clean side to dirty side).

   IMPORTANT: Let element dry at room temperature. Compressed air will damage filter media. Heat will shrink filter media and may damage rubber base or end cap.

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6. Shake off excess water and let the element dry at room temperature.

   IMPORTANT: Never put filter in service without oiling it. The filter will not function properly without being oiled with oil provided in kit RE504585.

   Do not use automatic transmission fluid, motor oil, diesel fuel, or any type light-weight spray lubricant. These products will damage filter or degrade its performance.

   NOTE: Red dye is added to oil to show areas of oil application.

7. 
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   Apply Oil To Filter

   Spray air filter oil from squeeze bottle (C) in kit from distance of 25 cm (10 in.) onto a group of pleats until the pleats become reddish in color. Respray any areas that are still white 10 minutes after initial application.

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8. Install filter and tighten clamp.

9. IMPORTANT: Whenever the air cleaner has been serviced, ALWAYS fully depress the air restriction indicator reset button (if equipped) to assure accurate readings.

   
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   Air Restriction Indicator Reset Button

   If equipped, fully depress air restriction indicator reset button (A) and release to reset indicator.

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