Takeuchi TB225 - Replacing the Air Breather

5-45
MAINTENANCE
EVERY 1000 HOURS
5. Cover the intake hole at the back of the
body (4) with cloth or tape to prevent dirt
from getting in.
<If equipped with the secondary element>
Do not yet remove the secondary element
(5).
6. Clean the inside of the body (4).
7. Remove the cloth or tape applied in step
5.
<If equipped with the secondary element>
Remove the secondary element (5).
8. Install the new elements.
9. Install the dust cup (2) with its “
TOP ”
mark facing up, and then fasten it with the
clamps (1).
REPLACING THE AIR BREATHER
Oil may spurt out if caps or filters are
removed or pipes are disconnected
before releasing the pressure in the
hydraulic system.
• Gradually loosen the vent plug to relieve
tank pressure.
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Slowly loosen the air bleeding plug (1) to
relieve the internal pressure, and then
remove the plug.
3. Turn the air breather (2) counterclockwise
by hand or with the wrench and remove it.
4. Apply a thin layer of oil on the packing of
the new air breather.
5. Install the new air breather by hand.
· Tightening torque: Max. 5 N·m (3.7 ft-lb)