1317-070
UnclassifiedLubrication
What This Code Means
Plugged crankcase breather; Excessive crankcase pressure; Crankshaft seal leakage
Possible Causes
- •Crankcase breather is not maintained on a regular basis
- •Plugged crankcase breather due to lack of regular maintenance
Suggested Actions
- 1Clean the crankcase breather
- 2Install a clean and dry breather element, breather assembly, and seal
- 3Install the bolt and washer, torquing to specifications
- 4Perform crankcase breather maintenance on a regular basis with the engine stopped
- 5Remove the bolt, washer, breather assembly, and seal
- 6Wash the breather element in clean, nonflammable solvent and allow to dry before installation
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