SERVICE BULLETIN - Autocar, LLC

SERVICE BULLETINSB 2-220-001JUNE, 2007STEP 5: Inspect the new air filter for damage• Inspect the new fi lter element carefully, payingattention to the inside of the open end, which is thesealing area (Figure 6).• NEVER install a damaged fi lter element.NOTE:Figure 6A new radial seal fi lter may have adry lubricant applied to the seal to aidinstallation.STEP 6: Insert the new radial seal filter properly• If the vehicle is equipped with a safety fi lter, itshould be seated into position before installing theprimary fi lter element.• Insert the new fi lter element carefully. Seat thefi lter by hand, making certain it is bottomed-out inthe air cleaner housing (Figure 7).Figure 7NOTICENever use the service cover to push the filterelement into place. Using the cover to pushthe filter in could damage the air filter housing,cover fasteners, and will void the air filterassembly warranty.• No cover pressure is required to hold the sealbetwen the fi lter element and the fi lter housing.• If the service cover contacts the fi lter elementbefore the cover is seated, remove the cover andpush the fi lter (by hand) deeper into the air cleanerhousing. The cover should then install without anyadditional force.• Fasten the service cover.STEP 7: Check air intake piping for a tight fit• Make sure that all mounting bands, clamps, bolts,and connections in the entire air intake system aresecure.• Check for holes in the air intake piping and repairif needed.Any leaks in the intake piping will allow unfi lteredair directly into the engine.Please direct all questions regarding this servicebulletin to: info@autocartruck.com or call the servicehotline at 877.973.3486, extension 6062.• The critical sealing collar will stretch slightly,adjusting itself to distribute the sealing pressureevenly.• To complete a tight seal, apply pressure by handat the outer rim of the fi lter element, not the fl exiblecenter.Avoid pushing on the center of the urethane endcap.4 of 4AC-SB-256-0706-P152Autocar, LLC551 South Washington StreetP.O. Box 190Hagerstown, IN 47346-0190