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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE PROCEDURE
REPLACE HYDRAULIC TANK BREATHER ELEMENT
WARNING
The parts and oil are at high temperature immediately after the engine is stopped, and may cause burns. Wait for the
temperature to go down before starting the work.
When removing the oil filler cap, turn it slowly to release the internal pressure, then remove it.
1.
Before removing the breather, wipe off all the dirt from around
the breather.
2.
Remove the cap of oil filler (F).
3.
Remove nut (2) of breather (1), then remove cover (3).
4. Replace filter element (4) with a new part, then install cover (3)
and nut (2).
5.
Tighten the cap of oil filler (F).
REMARK
It is possible to replace the element with the breather installed in
the tank. However, if the breather is removed, do not wrap the
taper thread of the breather with seal tape when assembling again,
and be careful not to tighten too much.
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