Caterpillar C15 / C15 Generator Set — Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Maintenance
For the Caterpillar C15 / C15 Generator Set, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar C15, Caterpillar C1.5 engine
Before you start
- Perform this maintenance with the engine stopped.
Procedure
- Remove the six bolts that attach the valve cover to the engine. Remove the valve cover.
- Loosen the clamp that attaches the breather hose to the breather assembly. Remove the breather assembly.
- Check the condition of the seal. Replace the seal if the seal is damaged.
- Remove both breather elements. Wash the elements and the breather in clean nonflammable solvent.
- Shake the breather elements until dry, or use pressurized air.
- Install the elements into the breather and install the breather assembly onto the engine.
- Install the hose onto the access for the breather and tighten the clamp. Install the valve cover and six bolts.
Specs & values
- Consult Specifications, SENR3130, Torque Specifications for the hose clamp and the bolts.
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar C15 →
Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.