Engine Air Precleaner - Check/Clean; Engine Crankcase Breather - Replace; Engine Mounts - Inspect - Perkins 1106A-70T Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Engine Air Precleaner - Check/
Clean
Illustration 39
Typical example
(1) Wing nut
(2) Cover
(3) Body
Remove wing nut (1) and cover (2). Check for an
accumulation of dirt and debris in body (3). Clean the
body, if necessary.
After cleaning the precleaner, install cover (2) and
wing nut (1).
Note: When the engine is operated in dusty
applications, more frequent cleaning is required.
Engine Crankcase Breather -
Replace
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
Note: The breather assembly is not installed on all
engines.
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Illustration 40
Typical example
1. Place a container under the canister (1).
2. Clean the outside of the canister. Use a suitable
tool in order to remove the canister.
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3. Lubricate the O ring seal (2) on the new canister
with clean engine lubricating oil. Install the new
canister. Tighten the canister to 12 N·m (8 lb ft).
Do not overtighten the canister.
4. Remove the container. Dispose of the old canister
and any split oil in a safe place.
5. Inspect the breather tube for damage. Ensure that
the outlet is clean and free from any obstructions.
Ice can cause obstructions in adverse weather
conditions.
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Engine Mounts - Inspect

Note: The engine mounts may not have been
supplied by Perkins. Refer to the OEM information for
further information on the engine mounts and the
correct bolt torque.
Inspect the engine mounts for deterioration and for
correct bolt torque. Engine vibration can be caused
by the following conditions:
• Incorrect mounting of the engine
• Deterioration of the engine mounts
• Loose engine mounts
Any engine mount that shows deterioration should be
replaced. Refer to the OEM information for the
recommended torques.
Maintenance Recommendations

Engine Air Precleaner - Check/Clean

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