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Maintenance · Air intake system

From a Yanmar service manual covering: 2TNV70, 3TNV70, 3TNV76. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Yanmar 2TNV70, Yanmar 2TNV70 engine, Yanmar 3TNV76 engine

Before you start

  • Wear protective equipment such as goggles when blowing compressed air.

Parts for this job

Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Yanmar 2TNV70, Yanmar 3TNV76 engine. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.

Procedure

  1. Undo latches on dust pan and remove dust pan.
  2. Pull out air cleaner element.
  3. Blow air 0.29-0.49 MPa from inside element.
  4. Replace element if damaged, excessively dirty, or oily.
  5. Clean inside of dust pan.
  6. Reinstall element and dust pan; fasten latches.

Tools required

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

Specs & values

  • Air blow 0.29-0.49 MPa (3.0-5.0 kgf/cm2)

Full service-parts list: Yanmar 2TNV70 →, Yanmar 3TNV76 engine →

Source: Yanmar 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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