7.3.2 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.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
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 oil separator
cover (7).
5.
Wash filter element (wire mesh) (3) with
diesel fuel.
6.
Blow out filter element (wire mesh) (3) with
compressed air.
7.
Clean remaining components with cleaner.
8.
Remove cleaning agent.
9.
Coat sealing ring (6) with petroleum jelly
and insert in groove in the oil separator
cover (7).
10.
Insert both holders (2, 4) and filter element
(wire mesh) (3) into the oil separator cov-
er (7), ensuring correct installation se-
quence.
11.
Install oil separator cover (7) with clamp (5)
on cylinder head cover (1).
12.
Install hose, ensuring that it is not subject-
ed to tension.
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