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Cummins/Onan 6.5NH - 3CR / 6000 A — Crankcase Breather (Flapper Valve) Cleaning

Maintenance

For the Cummins/Onan 6.5NH - 3CR / 6000 A, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan NH engine

Procedure

  1. Lift off the rubber breather cup.
  2. Carefully pry the valve from the cap, or press hard with both thumbs on top of the cap and fingers below to release the valve from the rubber cup.
  3. Wash the fabric flapper type check valve in a suitable solvent.
  4. Dry and install with the perforated disc toward the engine.

Tools required

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Source: Cummins/Onan service 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.

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