8.3 Crankcase Breather
8.3.1 Crankcase breather – Wire mesh cleaning
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Cleaner
Diesel fuel
Petroleum jelly
Sealing ring
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
WARNING
Fuels are combustible and explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses / facial protection.
WARNING
Compressed air gun ejects a jet of pressurized air.
Risk of injury to eyes and damage to hearing, risk of rupturing internal organs!
• Never direct air jet at people.
• Always wear safety goggles/face mask and ear defenders.
NOTICE
Cleaning agents should not be left to take effect for too long.
Damage to components is possible!
• Observe manufacturer's instructions.
Crankcase breather – Wire
mesh cleaning
1.
Remove hose.
2.
Loosen clamp (5).
3.
Remove oil separator cover (7).
4.
Remove individual parts from cover (7).
5.
Wash filter element (wire mesh) (3) with die-
sel fuel.
6.
Blow out filter element (wire mesh) (3) with
compressed air.
7.
Clean remaining components with cleaner.
8.
Remove cleaner.
9.
Coat sealing ring (6) with petroleum jelly and
insert in groove in cover (7).
10.
Insert both retainers (2, 4) and filter element
(wire mesh) (3) into the cover (7), ensuring
correct installation sequence.
11.
Install cover (7) with clamp (5) on cylinder
head cover (1).
12.
Install hose, ensuring that it is not subjected
to tension.
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