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Massey Ferguson MF3600 series tractor factory workshop and repair manual download

Parts/tools (typical)
- Correct replacement breather hose (rubber or reinforced hose rated for oil/vapor; match ID/length) and any replacement elbow or check-valve if fitted
- Hose clamps (jubilee clamps) or spring clips
- Screwdriver, pliers, small picks
- Clean rags, solvent (degreaser), container for oil
- Gloves, eye protection

Ordered procedure (do these in sequence)
1. Cool and secure machine: park on level ground, engine stopped and fully cooled, handbrake on, keys removed.
2. Locate the breather system: identify the hose you want to replace (crankcase/valve‑cover breather to air cleaner, or gearbox/axle breather). Trace both ends so you know where it attaches.
3. Clean area: wipe oil/soot around connections so you don’t push dirt into openings when you disconnect the hose.
4. Remove retention: loosen clamps or remove clips at each end of the breather hose. Inspect nearby fittings for clips or brackets that also need release.
5. Drain catch if present: if the hose contains accumulated oil, hold a rag or small container under the fitting and carefully remove the hose end to catch oil.
6. Remove old hose: pull the hose off each fitting. If it is stuck, use pliers to gently roll the hose off or carefully cut the hose lengthwise and peel it off — protect fittings from damage.
7. Inspect fittings and mating surfaces: check for cracks, degradations, plugged small ports, or hardened rubber. Clean carbon/oil deposits from valve cover and air cleaner ports. Replace any cracked plastic/elbow.
8. Fit new hose: cut to correct length if needed. Slide hose clamps onto the hose, push hose fully onto each nipple. Position clamps near ends and tighten snugly (do not over‑tighten and cut hose).
9. Reinstall any bracket/clips and ensure hose routing avoids sharp edges, heat sources (exhaust), and moving parts (fan/drive belts). Fit a loop or drip to allow oil to collect if design calls for it.
10. Start engine and observe: run at idle and moderate revs to check for oil seepage, looseness, or abnormal crankcase blow‑by (excessive smoke). Recheck clamps after short run.
11. Final check: after test run, inspect for leaks and confirm breather path is unobstructed (air moves through breather into air cleaner or designated vent). Dispose of oil/soiled rags properly.

Theory — what a breather hose does
- Function: the breather provides a controlled path for crankcase (or gearbox/axle) vapors and any blow‑by gases to escape rather than building pressure inside the sealed case. On engines it usually vents to the air cleaner or a catch/PCV arrangement so vapors are either routed for combustion or filtered.
- Why it matters: combustion blow‑by and normal crankcase ventilation create vapor and slight positive pressure. If that pressure is trapped, it forces oil past seals and gaskets, causes oil leaks, reduces lubrication effectiveness, contaminates intake air, and can create excessive oil in the intake/air cleaner or turbo.
- Hose properties: the hose must tolerate oil vapors, elevated temp, and not collapse under slight negative/positive pressure. It must resist external contaminants. Clamps and fittings must be tight to maintain intended flow path.

How the repair fixes the fault
- Restores venting path: replacing a cracked/blocked hose re‑establishes the designed route for blow‑by vapors so pressure equalizes in the crankcase/gearbox rather than forcing oil out past seals.
- Prevents leaks: with correct venting, internal pressure no longer pushes oil through gaskets/seals; physically replacing a brittle hose or broken elbow removes leak points.
- Reduces contamination and performance issues: a proper breather prevents oil from being dumped into the air intake or air cleaner and reduces dirty oil vapor entering systems; if routed back to intake, vapors are burned rather than expelled to atmosphere.
- Avoids secondary damage: removing obstructions and replacing degraded hose reduces the chance that contaminated oil or excessive pressure will foul turbochargers, clog air cleaner elements, or damage seals in other assemblies.

Quick diagnostic notes (brief)
- Symptoms of bad breather hose: oil spraying/leaking around valve cover or axle seals, oil in air cleaner, whistling/sucking noises, increased crankcase pressure, black oily deposits at hose ends.
- If symptoms persist after hose replacement, inspect internal blow‑by (worn rings), clogged oil separators/PCV valves, or damaged housings.

Safety reminders
- Work on a cooled engine, catch spilled oil, use eye protection and gloves, and secure hoses away from hot or moving parts.

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