Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
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NOTICE |
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Perform this maintenance with the engine stopped. |
If the crankcase breather is not maintained on a regular basis, the crankcase breather will become plugged. A plugged crankcase breather will cause excessive crankcase pressure that may cause crankshaft seal leakage.
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(1) Hose clamp
(2) Breather assembly (3) Seal |
- Loosen hose clamp (1) and remove the hose from breather assembly (2).
- Remove breather assembly (2) and seal (3).
- Wash the breather element in solvent that is clean and nonflammable. Allow the breather element to dry before installation.
- Install a breather element that is clean and dry. Install seal (3) and breather assembly (2).
- Install the hose. Install hose clamp (1). Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Torque Specifications" topic (Maintenance Section) for the proper torque.
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