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Cummins/Onan — Crankcase Breather Cleaning (DGAE)

Maintenance · Crankcase ventilation

From a Cummins/Onan operator's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan DGAB, Cummins/Onan DGAC, Cummins/Onan DGAD, Cummins/Onan DGAE, Cummins/Onan 4A2.3 engine, Cummins/Onan 6A3.4 engine, Cummins/Onan 6AT3.4 engine

Before you start

  • Solvents can be poisonous, irritating to the skin, and explosive.

Procedure

  1. Remove breather assembly.
  2. Clean breather with cleaning solvent.
  3. Allow to dry.
  4. Replace on engine.

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan DGAB →, Cummins/Onan DGAC →, Cummins/Onan DGAD →, Cummins/Onan DGAE →

Source: Cummins/Onan operator'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.

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