John Deere — Cleaning Primary Filter Element
Maintenance · Air cleaner primary element
From a John Deere operator's manual covering: 4039, 4045, 6059, 6068, RG4697. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: John Deere 4039, John Deere 4045, John Deere 6059, John Deere 6068
Before you start
- Do not blow air from outside portion of filter with air nozzle. Wear safety glasses and remove bystanders
- Only a special air cleaning gun should be used
Procedure
- Gently pat sides of element with palm of hand to loosen dirt. Do not tap element against a hard surface.
- Insert the cleaning gun into element, hold air nozzle about 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) from perforated metal retainer.
- Force air through filter from inside to outside and move air gun up and down pleats to remove as much dirt as possible.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove additional dirt.
- Inspect element for damage after cleaning. Replace element if any damage is found.
Tools required
- Special air cleaning gun Amazon
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Specs & values
- Do not exceed 210 kPa (2.1 bar) (30 psi) when cleaning filter element
- Air nozzle distance: about 25.4 mm (1.0 in.)
Full service-parts list: John Deere 4039 →, John Deere 4045 →, John Deere 6068 →
Source: John Deere 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.