Donaldson Comapny, Inc.

William E Couillard

Larry R Nepsund

William Krisko

Bernard A Matthys

Robert W Diver

Wayne A Kaul

The present disclosure relates to a restriction indicator for an air cleaner system of an internal combustion engine. The restriction indicator includes a housing divided into first and second chambers by a diaphragm. A signal member is connected to the diaphragm. The signal member is moveable along an axis between a reset position and a first indicator position, and defines an axial opening within which a first retaining shoulder is located. A guide member is provided for guiding the signal member as the signal member is moved between the reset position and the first axial position. A retaining member is provided for retaining the signal member in the first indicator position. The retaining member extends within the axial opening of the signal member and includes at least two fingers that project radially outward from the axis. The fingers are configured to engage the first retaining shoulder to retain the signal member in the first indicator position. The restriction indicator further includes a reset button for deflecting the fingers radially inward to disengage the fingers from the first retaining shoulder thereby allowing the signal member to be returned to the reset position. The reset button includes a portion that extends within the axial opening of the signal member between the retaining member and the signal member.

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Rosemount, MN, United States of America

William E Couillard