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Perkins — How to clean the crankcase breather element

Maintenance

From a Perkins owner's manual covering: 4000 Series, 4006-23 TAG1A, 4006-23 TAG2A, 4006-23 TAG3A. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Perkins 4006-23 TAG1A, Perkins 4006-23 TAG2A, Perkins 4006-23 TAG3A

Before you start

  • Disconnect the batteries and any other power that can start the engine.

Procedure

  1. Remove the wing nut (A1) and remove the breather cover (A3); check the seal around the cover, renew if necessary.
  2. Remove the filter elements (A2) from the breather body (A5).
  3. Wash the elements in a suitable fluid; dry the elements and inspect them, renew if necessary.
  4. Fit the filter elements (A2) into the breather body (A5).
  5. Fit the cover (A3) and check that the cover is fitted onto the dowel (A4) correctly.
  6. Tighten the wing nut (A1) securely.
  7. Connect the power supply to the starter motor.

Source: Perkins 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.

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