Cummins/Onan — Replacing the Air Cleaner Element (Type A Filter Assembly)
Maintenance
From a Cummins/Onan operator's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan DGBB, Cummins/Onan DGBC, Cummins/Onan DGCA, Cummins/Onan DGCB, Cummins/Onan DGCC, Cummins/Onan DGDA, Cummins/Onan DGDB, Cummins/Onan DGDK, Cummins/Onan DGEA, Cummins/Onan DGFA, Cummins/Onan DGFB, Cummins/Onan DGFC
Before you start
- Filters should be handled with care to prevent damage.
Procedure
- Release the three cover clips and remove the air cleaner cover.
- Slowly remove the air filter to reduce dust dislodged; gently move or twist to break the seal.
- Wipe out the interior of the air cleaner housing and cover with a clean, damp cloth. Remove ALL dust from ALL interior surfaces.
- Inspect new air filter for shipping damage, especially the inside of the open end (sealing area). Do not install a damaged filter.
- Install new air filter. The sealing area is inside the open end and stretches over the outlet tube; apply pressure at the outer rim.
- Put on the air cleaner cover and secure with the three cover clips.
Tools required
- Clean, damp cloth Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan DGBB →, Cummins/Onan DGBC →, Cummins/Onan DGCA →, Cummins/Onan DGCB →, Cummins/Onan DGCC →, Cummins/Onan DGDA →, Cummins/Onan DGDB →, Cummins/Onan DGEA →, Cummins/Onan DGFA →, Cummins/Onan DGFB →, Cummins/Onan DGFC →
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.