FLB Air Cleaner

The FLB Air Cleaner is a two-stage air cleaner with scavenge exhaust system and Axial Seal sealing technology.

Features

• Louvered body air cleaner
• Body available:
  • 152.4 mm / 6 in. in diameter
  • 203.2 mm / 8 in. in diameter 
  • 254 mm / 10 in. in diameter
  • 304.8 mm / 12 in. in diameter
• Air flow from 3 to 17 m³/min
• Sustained temperature tolerance: to 82° C / 179.6° F
• Axial Seal sealing technology
• To be used with an exhaust ejector (scanvange system)

Applications

• Combine harvesters and other heavy-duty construction and agricultural equipment operating in heavy dust, fibers, lint and chaff environments

This servicing information is provided as a best practices guide. It is not intended to replace or supersede the service instructions supplied by your engine or vehicle manufacturer.

1. Remove the old filter gently
   “Baby” that dirty filter, until you get it clear of the housing. Accidentally bumping it while still inside means dropped dirt and dust that will contaminate the clean side of your filter housing, before the new filter element has a chance to do its job.
   
   
2. Always clean the inside of the housing carefully 
   Dirt left in the air cleaner housing spells death for your engine. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe every surface clean. Check it visually to make sure it's clean before putting in a new filter.
   
   
3. Always clean the gasket sealing surfaces 
   An improper gasket seal is one of the most common causes of engine contamination. Make sure that all hardened dirt ridges are completely removed, both on the bottom and top of the air cleaner housing.
   
   
4. Check for uneven dirt patterns 
   Your old filter has valuable clues to dust leakage or gasket sealing problems. A pattern on the filter clean side is a sign that the old filter was not firmly sealed or that a dust leak exists. Identify the cause of that leak and rectify it before installing a new filter.
   
   
5. Press your fresh gasket to see that it springs back 
   Make sure your new filter is made with a highly compressible gasket that springs back (promptly) when finger pressure is released. A high quality gasket is one of the most important parts of the filter.
   
   
6. Make sure the gasket seats evenly 
   If you don’t feel the gasket seating evenly for a perfect seal, you don’t have protection. Re-check to see if the sealing surface in the housing is clean, and ensure that the filter is the correct model. It may be the wrong size for the housing. 
   
   
7. Ensure air-tight fit on all connections and ducts
   Check that all clamps and flange joints are tight, as well as the air cleaner mounting bolts. Seal any leaks immediately - leaks mean dirt is directly entering your engine.