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RG41165,000008A –19–12NOV01–1/2
Replacing Axial Seal Air Cleaner Filter
Element
RG4686 –UN–20DEC88
Wing Nut and Primary Element
RG4687 –UN–20DEC88
Dust Unloader Valve
RG11068 –UN–26JUN00
Retaining Nut and Secondary Element
A—Wing Nut
B—Primary Element
C—Dust Unloader Valve
D—Retaining Nut
E—Secondary 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.
NOTE: This procedure applies to John Deere 2-stage
axial seal air cleaner kits. Refer to manufacturers’
instructions for servicing air cleaners not supplied
by John Deere.
1. Remove wing nut and remove canister cover shown in
small illustration inset.
2. Remove wing nut (A) and remove primary element (B)
from canister.
3. Thoroughly clean all dirt from inside canister.
NOTE: Some engines may have a dust unloader valve
(C) on the air cleaner. If equipped, squeeze valve
tip to release any trapped dirt particles.
IMPORTANT: Remove secondary (safety) element (E)
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.
4. To replace secondary element, remove retaining nut
(D) and secondary element (E). Immediately replace
secondary element with new element to prevent dust
from entering air intake system.
5. Install new primary element and tighten wing nut
securely. Install cover assembly and tighten retaining
wing nut securely.
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