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7.3 Crankcase Breather
7.3.1 Crankcase breather – Oil separator replacement, diaphragm check and
replacement
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Torque wrench, 6-50 Nm
F30027336
1
Ratchet
F30027340
1
Engine oil
Filter element
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
Diaphragm
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
Seal
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
WARNING
Hot oil.
Oil can contain combustion residues which are harmful to health.
Risk of injury and poisoning!
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Do not inhale oil vapor.
Replacing oil separator
1.
Remove cover (2) with O-ring (3).
2.
Remove filter element (1) from housing (4).
3.
Insert new filter element in housing (4).
4.
Fit cover (2) with new O-ring.
5.
Use torque wrench to tighten the screws of cover (2) to the specified torque.
Name
Size
Type
Lubricant
Value/Standard
Screw
Tightening torque
(Engine oil)
6 Nm +2 Nm
6.
Replace further oil separator elements in the same way.
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