Cummins/Onan P218 / P220 — Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Maintenance · Air cleaner assembly
For the Cummins/Onan P218 / P220, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan P218, Cummins/Onan P220
Parts for this job
- P218-001 Air filter — Cummins/Onan P218 Amazon eBay
- 140-2199 Air filter — Cummins/Onan P220 Amazon eBay $12.74
Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Cummins/Onan P218, Cummins/Onan P220. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Pull the choke knob to full-choke to close the choke plate in the carburetor.
- Remove the outer cover and wipe away loose dust and debris from the air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the inner air cleaner mounting nut and cover.
- Remove the air filter paper element and foam wrapper from the engine.
- Wipe off dust and debris from the air cleaner base.
- Install the new paper element and secure with the inner cover and mounting nut.
- Reinstall the foam wrapper and outer cover.
- Make sure to reconnect the crankcase breather tube.
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan P218 →, Cummins/Onan P220 →
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.