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003-001 Crankcase Breather (External)

Remove

Loosen the hose clamp at the

breather vent tube.

Remove the tube support bracket

capscrew and the bracket.

Remove the tube and the hose from

the engine.

Disassemble the breather tube, vapor

barrier, and rubber gasket.

Clean

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Use solvent to clean the inside of the

crankcase breather tube, and dry with
compressed air.

Use air pressure to blow through the

vent tube.

Replace the vent tube if it is clogged

or dented.

Use solvent to clean the breather

tube, vapor barriers, and rubber
grommet. Dry with compressed air.

Inspect for Reuse

Inspect the breather tube, the baffle

plate, the rubber grommet, and the
rocker lever cover for cracks or other
damage. Replace if necessary.

Install

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Assemble the breather vent tube as

shown.

Install the breather vent tube onto the

breather tube, and tighten the hose
clamps.

Torque Value: 5 n.m [40 in-lb]

Install and tighten the tube support

brackets and capscrews.

Torque Value: 47 n.m [35 ft-lb]

Last Modified: 09-Sep-2011

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