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Cummins/Onan — Air Cleaner Service (DFZ)

Maintenance

From a Cummins/Onan owner's manual covering: 450 DFW, 450 DM, 500 DM, 600 DFY, 750 DFZ. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan 450 DFW, Cummins/Onan 450 DM, Cummins/Onan 500 DM, Cummins/Onan 600 DFY, Cummins/Onan 750 DFZ, Cummins/Onan VTA-28-GI engine, Cummins/Onan VT-28-G engine, Cummins/Onan VTA28-G2 engine, Cummins/Onan KTA-38-GI engine

Procedure

  1. Unsnap four latches holding head, lift off head and remove filter element.
  2. Remove and discard precleaner cartridge.
  3. Blow low pressure compressed air through pleated paper cartridge from the inside.
  4. Hold nozzle at least 1 inch (25 mm) away to avoid damaging the element.
  5. Replace pleated paper cartridge at every fourth cleaning.

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Specs & values

  • 30 psi/207 kPa
  • Nozzle at least 1 inch (25 mm) away

Source: Cummins/Onan owner'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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