Perkins 1206E-E70TTA Operation And Maintenance Manual page 112

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Maintenance Section
Type 2
• The filter element within the crankcase breather
must be serviced at the prescribed service
interval.
• The correct filter element must be installed before
the engine is operated.
• The installation of the filter element is very
important.
• The quality of the filter element that is installed is
very important.
• The filter element protects the engine from
excessive quantities of oil from entering the
induction system. The filter element also protects
the engine aftertreatment system.
Note: Excessive quantities of oil that enter the
induction system of the engine can rapidly increase
the engine speed without control.
For information on aftermarket products, refer to
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine
Description". Within that section, refer to the title
"Aftermarket Products and Perkins Engines".
Illustration 72
Typical example
1. Ensure that dirt cannot enter the breather
assembly. Ensure that the outside body of the
breather assembly is clean and free from damage.
Place a container under the breather assembly.
2. Rotate the cap (1) counterclockwise into the
unlocked position. Remove the cap from the body
of the breather (3).
Note: The cap (1) is tightened or loosened by hand.
If the cap (1) is difficult to remove, use a suitable tool
to apply a suitable force to assist the removal of the
cap (1). Care should be taken, as excessive force
may cause damage to the cap (1).
3. Note the orientation of the filter element (2).
Remove the filter element .
Illustration 73
(B) Alignment position
Note: The cut away from section (5) in the cap allows
access to the seal.
4. Remove the old seal (4) and install a new seal.
5. Install a new filter element into the breather body
(3) and orient the filter element so that position (A)
is aligned. Refer to illustration 72 . Align position
(A) on the filter element to position (B) on the cap.
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Illustration 74
Typical example
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