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The breather compartment is located under the
flywheel. A check valve allows excess crankcase
pressure to be vented through the element and out
the breather tube. The breather tube is connected to
the air cleaner body.
NOTE
DO NOT pinch filter element when servicing air cleaner
body. Doing so may result in leakage.
Condensed oil vapors are returned to the crankcase by
means of the oil return hole. The oil return hole is
opened and closed in the cylinder by the piston.
The breather filter element can be cleaned using
solvent.
NOTE
When reinstalling the check valve, apply oil to aid in as-
sembly.
A new breather valve body can be pressed into the
block to replace a damaged breather valve body.
Oil Return Hole
NOTE
Always reconnect the breather tube.
Breather Tube Connection
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