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Cummins/Onan — Air Cleaner Element Removal

Maintenance · Normal duty air cleaner

From a Cummins/Onan operator's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan GGHG, Cummins/Onan GGHH, Ford V-10 6.8L engine

Before you start

  • Holes, loose-end seals, dented sealing surfaces, corrosion of pipes and other damage render the air cleaner inoperative and require immediate element replacement or engine damage can occur.

Procedure

  1. Before disassembly, wipe dirt from the cover and the upper portion of the air cleaner.
  2. Loosen the wing bolt (2) and remove the band clamp securing the dust pan (1).
  3. Remove the dust shield (3) from the dust pan (1).
  4. Clean the dust pan and shield.
  5. Remove the wing nut (5) that secures the air cleaner element (4) in the air cleaner housing.
  6. Inspect the rubber sealing washer on the wing nut.
  7. Remove the dirty cleaner element (4). Dispose of the dirty element in accordance with local environmental agency requirements.

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan GGHG →, Cummins/Onan GGHH →

Source: Cummins/Onan operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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