M11 Series – Service Manual – 007-024   Lubricating Oil Leaks

WARNING  When using a steam cleaner, wear protective clothing and safety glasses or a face shield. Hot steam can cause serious personal injury.

Use a steam cleaner or high-pressure washer to clean the engine. Dry with compressed air.

Inspect the internal crankcase breather, hose, and tube for restriction.

Refer to Procedure 003-002.

NOTE: The rocker lever housing cover

must be removed to inspect the internal engine crankcase breather.

Check for a loose, damaged or missing oil dipstick tube, dipstick, or oil filler cap.

Operate the engine to normal operating temperature, and inspect the exterior of the engine for leaking gaskets, seals, o-rings, pipe plugs, or fittings.

NOTE: Before replacing any gaskets, check the capscrews to be sure they are tightened to the correct torque values. Refer to Section V for the specific component capscrew torque specifications.