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

  1. 1Clean the crankcase breather
  2. 2Install a clean and dry breather element, breather assembly, and seal
  3. 3Install the bolt and washer, torquing to specifications
  4. 4Perform crankcase breather maintenance on a regular basis with the engine stopped
  5. 5Remove the bolt, washer, breather assembly, and seal
  6. 6Wash the breather element in clean, nonflammable solvent and allow to dry before installation

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