SECTION 4.

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AIR INTAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
AIR INTAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

FILTER REPLACEMENT F18/H24G/GL

Service the air filtration system in accordance with the

instructions in this section.

1. Loosen the four outside lock nuts. Lift the rain

shield off the air cleaner (see Figure 4.15-2). The foam
precleaner element will be removed along with the rain
shield.

The intake manifold inlet temperature may reach a maximum of 5.5 C (10 F) above the design intercooler
water inlet temperature. The intake manifold air temperature engine protection shutdown setpoint is 17 C (20 F)
above the design intercooler water inlet temperature.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

2. Clean or replace the precleaner element with a

new element.
NOTE: The precleaner can be washed with soap and
water, then dried.

The air filter elements should be replaced according to

the maintenance instructions. Common sources of
trouble in air intake systems are most often related to
inadequate installation or a poorly maintained system.

3. Loosen the four inside lock nuts enough to swing

the bolts aside and remove the air filter frame and air
filter.

Do not clean the outside of the engine with

petroleum base solvents while the engine is running. Solvents drawn through the air intake system will remove the oil film from the upper cylinder
walls, causing scoring of the cylinder and piston.

5. Inspect the air box and duct system. Repair any

leaks as necessary.

CAUTION

All ducting as well as cleaner-to-turbocharger connections must be airtight to avoid the intake of unfiltered air.
The air restriction indicator will gradually show red as
the restriction in the air filter increases. The indicator
will show full red when the restriction reaches 38 cm
(15 in.) H2O (see Figure 4.15-1).

4. Remove the main air filter element.

NOTE: A buildup of dust and grit in the air duct

system indicates improper air cleaner fit or leaks in the
air duct system.
6. Install a new paper main element according to the
air flow arrow on the filter.
7. Reinstall the precleaner, air filter element frame
and rain shield.
Engines shipped from
Waukesha Engine have
a cardboard protector outside the precleaner element which must be removed before startup. Disregarding this information could result in product
damage.

CAUTION

AIR FILTER
RESTRICTION
INDICATOR

Figure 4.15-1 Air Filter Restriction Indicator

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AIR DUCT

AIR FILTER
ELEMENT
FRAME

PRECLEANER

RAIN SHIELD

Figure 4.15-2 Typical Air Filter Components G And GL

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FILTER REPLACEMENT F18/H24GSID/GLD
1. Loosen the two outside lock nuts. Swing the rain
shield up and away from the air box (see Figure 4.15-3).
The foam precleaner element and air filter element will
be removed along with the rain shield.
2. Clean or replace the precleaner element with a
new element.
NOTE: The precleaner can be washed with soap and
water, then dried.
3. Inspect the air box and duct system. Repair any
leaks as necessary.

4. Install a new paper main element according to the

air flow arrow on the filter.
5. Reinstall the precleaner, air filter element and rain
shield.
Engines shipped from
Waukesha Engine have
a cardboard protector outside the precleaner element which must be removed before startup. Disregarding this information could result in product
damage.

CAUTION

NOTE: A buildup of dust and grit in the air duct

system indicates improper air cleaner fit or leaks in the
air duct system.

PRECLEANER

AIR DUCT

RAIN SHIELD

AIR FILTER
ELEMENT

Figure 4.15-3 Typical Air Filter Components GSID And GLD

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FILTER REPLACEMENT L36/P48GL
1. Loosen the four outside lock nuts. Lift the rain
shield off the air cleaner (see Figure 4.15-4). The foam
pre-cleaner element will be removed along with the
rain shield.

NOTE: A buildup of dust and grit in the air duct

system indicates improper air cleaner fit or leaks in the
air duct system.
6. Install a new paper main element according to the
air flow arrow on the filter.

2. Clean or replace the precleaner element with a

new element.

7. Reinstall the precleaner, air filter element frame

and rain shield.

NOTE: The precleaner can be washed with soap and

water, then dried.

Engines shipped from

Waukesha Engine have
a cardboard protector outside the precleaner element which must be removed before startup. Disregarding this information could result in product
damage.

3. Loosen the four inside lock nuts enough to swing

the bolts aside and remove the air filter frame and air
filter.
4. Remove the main air filter element.

CAUTION

5. Inspect the air box and duct system. Repair any

leaks as necessary.

AIR DUCT
AIR FILTER
ELEMENT
FRAME

PRECLEANER

RAIN SHIELD

Figure 4.15-4 Air Filter Components GL

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FILTER REPLACEMENT L36/P48GSID/GLD
1. Remove the two outside capscrews from the air
cleaner hinge pins (see Figure 4.15-5). Swing the rain
shield away from the air box (see Figure 4.15-6). The
foam precleaner element and air filter element will be
removed along with the rain shield.

2. Clean or replace the precleaner element with a new

element.
NOTE: The precleaner can be washed with soap and
water, then dried.
3. Inspect the air box and duct system. Repair any
leaks as necessary.
NOTE: A buildup of dust and grit in the air duct system
indicates improper air cleaner fit or leaks in the air duct
system.
4. Install a new paper main element according to the
air flow arrow on the filter.
5. Reinstall the precleaner, air filter element and rain
shield.
Engines shipped from
Waukesha Engine have
a cardboard protector outside the precleaner element which must be removed before startup. Disregarding this information could result in product
damage.

CAUTION

RAIN
SHIELD

OUTSIDE
LOCK NUTS

Figure 4.15-5 GLD/GSID Air Cleaner

AIR DUCT

AIR FILTER
ELEMENT

PRECLEANER

RAIN SHIELD

Figure 4.15-6 Air Filter Components L36/P48 GLD/GSID

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WASTEGATE VENT TUBE
The GLD and GSID
engines must not be
operated without the actuator vent tube in place. If
the actuator diaphragm ruptures, air/gas mixture
from the intake system will be vented to atmosphere without the tube. Disregarding this information could result in product damage and/or
personal injury.

CAUTION

The wastegate actuator vent tube exits to the engine air

intake (GLD and GSID models only) (see Figure 4.15-7,
Figure 4.15-8 and Figure 4.15-9). Make sure that the
vent tube is properly routed to the air duct.

WASTEGATE VENT TUBE

WASTEGATE VENT TUBE

Figure 4.15-8 F18/H24 Deltec GLD Air Duct

WASTEGATE
VENT TUBE

Figure 4.15-7 F18/H24 GSID/GLD Air Duct

Figure 4.15-9 L36/P48 Deltec GLD/GSID
Air Duct Vent Tube

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