Integrated manifold for pre-cleaner dust removal

A method of dust removal using a pre-cleaner having a body with a planar side, the method comprising:

• directing a plurality of dust particles into a plurality of spin tubes arranged side-by-side to form a straight row extending longitudinally along the body, each spin tube having a longitudinal axis extending orthogonal to the row, wherein the plurality of spin tubes are configured to receive the plurality of dust particles through an inlet at a first end arranged flush with the planar side of the body;
• direct the plurality of dust particles to a dust outlet of each of the plurality of spin tubes, wherein the dust outlet is arranged at a second end;
• directing the plurality of dust particles through the dust outlets of the plurality of spin tubes into a manifold of the pre-cleaner, wherein a cover portion of the manifold is adjacent the row of spin tubes at a position between the respective outlets and first ends of the spin tubes;
• directing the plurality of dust particles into a trough of a manifold using the cover portion of the manifold, wherein the trough extends along the row of spin tubes and defines a collection area that is arranged at a position along the longitudinal axis that is beyond the second ends of the spin tubes;
• removing the plurality of dust particles through a scavenge tube of the pre-cleaner, wherein the scavenge tube is coupled to the trough of the manifold.