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Cummins/Onan — Oil Bath Air Cleaner Service

Maintenance

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

Applies to: Cummins/Onan EC series

Before you start

  • Be sure air cleaner is properly reinstalled before running.

Procedure

  1. Remove air cleaner from carburetor.
  2. Disassemble top section from cup section; pour out dirty oil.
  3. Clean reservoir cup and filter element with solvent; allow to dry.
  4. Refill cup to indicated level with clean oil same SAE as crankcase.
  5. Reassemble cleaner.
  6. Reinstall on carburetor; tighten enough to prevent air leak.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Fill reservoir to line indicated on cup

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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