John Deere — Replace Air Cleaner Elements
Maintenance
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
- Thoroughly clean all dirt from inside of canister before removing secondary element
- Remove secondary element ONLY if it is to be replaced; do not attempt to clean secondary element
Procedure
- Remove wing nut and remove cover.
- Remove wing nut and remove primary air cleaner element assembly from canister.
- Thoroughly clean all dirt from inside of canister.
- If equipped, squeeze dust unloader valve to discharge any trapped dirt particles.
- Remove retaining nut and secondary element. Replace secondary element with new element immediately to prevent dust from entering air intake system.
- Install new primary element and tighten wing nut securely. Install cover assembly and tighten retaining wing nut securely.
Specs & values
- Maximum air intake restriction: 6.22 kPa (0.06 bar) (1.0 psi) (25 in. H2O)
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.