Cummins/Onan — Air Cleaner Maintenance

Maintenance

From a Cummins/Onan operator's manual covering: E124V, E125, E140, P216, P218, P220, P224, P248. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan E124V, Cummins/Onan E125, Cummins/Onan E140, Cummins/Onan P216, Cummins/Onan P218, Cummins/Onan P220, Cummins/Onan P248

Procedure

1. Refer to Table 2 for scheduled foam wrapper maintenance and air cleaner element replacement. See Figure 4.
2. For foam wrapper only: do not remove inner air cleaner cover. Remove and wash foam wrapper in water and detergent.
3. Squeeze foam wrapper dry like a sponge. Rinse with clean water and allow to dry.
4. Coat wrapper evenly with one tablespoon (14 grams) of SAE 30 engine oil. Knead oil into wrapper and wring out excess oil.
5. Install foam wrapper over paper air cleaner element by stretching it over inner cover. Completely cover all exposed paper pleats.
6. Replace foam wrapper when it becomes torn or stretched.
7. For element replacement: pull choke knob to full-choke position to close choke plate. Remove outer cover and wipe away loose dust and debris.
8. Remove inner air cleaner mounting nut and cover.
9. Remove air filter paper element and foam wrapper from engine. Wipe off dust and debris from air cleaner base.
10. Install new paper element and secure with inner cover and mounting nut. Reinstall foam wrapper and outer cover. Reconnect crankcase breather tube.

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan E124V →, Cummins/Onan P216 →, Cummins/Onan P218 →, Cummins/Onan P220 →, Cummins/Onan P248 →

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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