TM 5-3805-293-23-2
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AIR INLET AND EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTIONS CONTINUED
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Crankcase Breather and Crankcase Breather Tube Inspection
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1. Inspect crankcase breather tube (Figure 7, Item 1) for sharp bends, kinks, or collapsed surfaces that may
restrict air flow or cause blockage.
a. Remove sharp bends and kinks or replace crankcase breather tube (WP 0078).
b. Crankcase breather tube OK, proceed to step 2.
2. Remove crankcase breather tube (WP 0078), and inspect crankcase breather tube for blockage.
a. If blockage is found, use low pressure air to remove blockage from crankcase breather tube (Figure 7,
Item 1). If blockage cannot be removed, replace crankcase breather tube (WP 0078).
b. Crankcase breather tube OK, proceed to step 3.
3. Install crankcase breather tube (WP 0078).
4. Remove crankcase breather (Figure 7, Item 2) from valve cover (WP 0103).
5. Inspect crankcase breather (Figure 7, Item 2) for debris that may restrict air flow or cause blockage.
a. If debris found, replace crankcase breather (WP 0103).
b. Crankcase breather OK, install crankcase breather (WP 0103).
Figure 7. Crankcase Breather and Tube.
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6. Crankcase breather and crankcase breather tube OK, return to troubleshooting.
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