Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
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Perform this maintenance with the engine stopped. |
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If the crankcase breather is not maintained on a regular basis, it can become plugged. A plugged breather will cause excessive crankcase pressure that may cause crankshaft seal leakage. |
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(1) Breather assembly
(2) Bolt (3) Hose clamp (4) Hose | |
- Loosen hose clamp (3) and remove the hose (4) from breather assembly (1).
- Loosen the bolt (2). Remove the breather assembly (1) and the seal.
- 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 breather assembly (1) and a new seal and install the bolt (2).
Tighten the bolt (2) to the following torque: ...
7 ± 2 N·m (62 ± 18 lb in) - Install the hose (4). Install hose clamp (3). Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Torque Specifications" topic (Maintenance Section) for the proper torques.
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