4-CYCLE OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINES - Small Engine Discount
4-CYCLE OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINES - Small Engine Discount
4-CYCLE OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINES - Small Engine Discount
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CRANKCASE BREATHERS<br />
The breather element and case can be cleaned using<br />
cleaning solvent. Make sure the small drain hole or<br />
holes are clean and installed down to allow return of<br />
oil back into the crankcase.<br />
Top Mounted Breather<br />
This type of breather is mounted in the top and rear of<br />
the cylinder block in vertical shaft engines. The<br />
umbrella check valve allows positive pressure to be<br />
vented through the element and out the tube. Most<br />
engines have the breather tube connected to the air<br />
cleaner assembly (diag. 44).<br />
Late production OVRM engines use the rubber boot<br />
and breather tube as a "pop in" design. Mark or note<br />
the location of the breather tube. Use a large flat blade<br />
screwdriver to pry the boot up and lift the breather<br />
assembly out. Be careful not to drop the breather body<br />
out of the rubber boot when removing (diag. 45).<br />
A new breather tube boot is recommended for<br />
replacement to assure proper crankcase seal. Apply<br />
engine oil to the breather tube boot and push the<br />
breather in until the top shoulder of the boot contacts<br />
the crankcase.<br />
OHH engines use an umbrella valve type breather that<br />
is found in the rocker arm cover. Use solvent and<br />
compressed air to clean the area if necessary.<br />
Individual components are serviced only by the<br />
replacement of the complete cover.<br />
Side Mounted Breather<br />
This type of breather mounts over the valve<br />
compartment and uses a reed style check valve. Clean<br />
the internal element or reed area with solvent and<br />
compressed air if necessary. When installing, the drain<br />
holes must be open and be on the bottom.<br />
On OHV13.5 - 17 engines, align the reed valve and<br />
plate parallel to the top surface of the breather opening<br />
in the crankcase. If the plate has a notched corner,<br />
install the notch toward the P.T.O. side of the engine.<br />
If the plate is marked, install the plate with the mark<br />
facing out. Hold the reed valve and plate in this position<br />
while tightening the screw.<br />
COVER<br />
ELEMENT<br />
BAFFLE<br />
OIL RETURN<br />
GASKET<br />
BODY<br />
REED<br />
DRAIN<br />
HOLE<br />
PRESSURE OUT<br />
46<br />
FILTER<br />
BODY<br />
GASKET<br />
TUBE<br />
CHECK <strong>VALVE</strong><br />
COVER<br />
44<br />
45<br />
TUBE<br />
47<br />
2<br />
1<br />
4<br />
5<br />
BREATHER OUTLET<br />
TO CARB<br />
UMBRELLA<br />
74<br />
3<br />
1 - Valve, Reed<br />
2 - Plate, Limit<br />
3 - Screw<br />
4 - Baffle/Gasket<br />
5 - Cover 48<br />
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