Method For Cleaning Fuel Tank Breather - Komatsu D37EX-24 Operation & Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE
1.
Remove nut (2) of breather assembly (1) on the top of the
hydraulic tank.
Use a tool when the nuts are so tight to remove.
2.
Remove cover (3).
3.
Remove dirt sticking to breather element (4).
4.
Clean in clean diesel fuel or flushing oil.
5.
Install cover (3) and nut (2).
In order not to damage the threaded portion of nut, tighten
nut (2) by hand until it is seated. Then tighten it 15 to 30 °
by using a tool.

METHOD FOR CLEANING FUEL TANK BREATHER

At the check and maintenance, if the breather is dirty, clean it.
1.
Remove nut (2) of breather assembly (1) on the top of the
fuel tank.
Use a tool when the nuts are so tight to remove.
2.
Remove cover (3).
3.
Remove dirt sticking to breather element (4).
4.
Clean in clean diesel fuel or flushing oil.
5.
Install cover (3) and nut (2).
In order not to damage the threaded portion of nut, tighten
nut (2) by hand until it is seated. Then tighten it 15 to 30 °
by using a tool.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
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