Cleaning And Inspection; Check For Leaks - Kohler SFGLD480 Operation & Maintenance Manual

1. DISASSEMBLY
Follow the instructions referring to Figure 1 that shows the different parts of the crankcase gas breather.
1. Remove the bolts and nuts nº10 & 4, taking care that the O-ring nº8 does not fall out.
2. Separate the hose from the upper body.
3. Undo nut nº6 and remove washer nº7. Next, detach the lower body nº1 from the upper body nº5, taking care
that the O-ring nº2 does not fall out.

2. CLEANING AND INSPECTION

1. Remove wire mesh nº3 from its housing and clean it with a solution of water, detergent and rust-preventer,
eliminating all accumulated dirt and residues. If the wire mesh is badly damaged, change it.
2. Clean bodies nº 1 & 5 and check to see if the O-rings nº2 & 8 are in perfect condition, flexible and free from
cracks. Otherwise, fit new O-rings.
3. ASSEMBLY
1. Set O-ring nº2 in its seat on lower body nº1. Next, set wire mesh nº3 surrounding the stud that lies inside the
lower body nº1.
2. Fit the upper body nº5 onto the lower body nº1, fixing them with washer nº7 and nut nº6. Take care that the
O-ring does not come off its seat.
3. Connect the outlet of upper body nº5 to discharge pipe nº9, fitting O-ring nº8 in-between and fastening them
with bolts nº4 and nuts nº 10.

4. CHECK FOR LEAKS

1. After starting the system, check there are no leaks; if there are, repair them.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
IO-C-M-25-012e
CLEANING THE OIL SEPARATOR FILTER OF THE CRANKCASE
6
7
5
2
1
Fig. 1 – Crankcase Gas Breather
5.2.17
INDEX
A
GAS BREATHER
8
9
4 10
3
DATE
Dep. 2
June 2014
O&M_2.002211.810_A_10_2016
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