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Improperly blocked vehicles can move. 

Set the parking brake and chock the wheels. 

Moving vehicles can cause injury. 

Moving engine parts. 
The engine cooling fan will cycle on and off depending on the coolant temperature and could operate without 
the engine running. 

Wear safety goggles. 
Always keep objects, clothing, and hands away from the cooling fans and engine parts. 

Moving engine parts can cause injury. 

Hot surfaces are present during and after running the engine. 

Do not contact hot surfaces such as, manifolds, pipes, mufflers, catalytic converters, or radiators 
and hoses. 

Hot surfaces can cause injury. 

Catalytic converters become extremely hot. 

Do not park a converter-equipped vehicle over dry grass, leaves, paper, or any other flammable 
material. 
Do not touch a catalytic converter until the engine has been off for at least 45 minutes. 

Catalytic converters can cause burns. 
 

Cracked fan blade can become airborne. 

Examine fan blades for cracks.  If found, do not service the vehicle. 

Flying objects can cause injury. 

 
Batteries produce explosive gases and can explode, resulting in injury. 

Wear safety goggles when working on or near batteries. 
Use in a well-ventilated area. 
Keep sparks and flames away from the battery and never lay tools, equipment, or other conductive 
objects on the battery. 
When is connecting to the battery, make sure the unit’s power switch is off.  Connect the positive 
lead of the unit to the positive lead battery first; connect the negative lead of the unit to a solid 
ground point as far from the battery as possible. 
Keep battery acid away from skin or eyes.  In case of eye contact, flush with clean water for 15 
minutes and get medical attention. 
 

Always use a fender cover when working under the hood, to protect vehicles finish. 

Rinse any spills with water immediately. 
 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for SteerClean 1000

Page 1: ...MOTORVAC TECHNOLOGIES INC SteerClean 1000 Power Steering Service System Operator Manual...

Page 2: ...1 Before You Begin 3 1 First Time Operation 3 1 Service Procedure 4 1 Selling the SteerClean Service 5 1 Troubleshooting and Additional Help 6 1 Appendix A Maintenance A 1 Maintenance Procedures A 1 C...

Page 3: ...y car or truck that comes into your shop with over 30 000 miles is a potential customer This service is also recommended every two years But the key to profit is to sell the service so we have include...

Page 4: ...fore You Begin Follow the instructions in this chapter before using the unit for the first time Service Procedure This chapter contains step by step setup and service procedure for using the unit to f...

Page 5: ...System Features and Functions The front of the MotorVac SteerClean 1000 cabinet showing the control panel Clean fluid tank service hoses...

Page 6: ...service or continue the service if paused B POWER light Illuminates when power cord is hooked up to 12V source C Service light Illuminates when start switch is in RUN and pumps are on D Circuit Breake...

Page 7: ...Left View A Waste Tank Captures waste fluid B Service Hose Fluid hose for clean and dirty fluid transfer C Mini Wand Inserts into Power Steering Fluid Reservoir A B C...

Page 8: ...Right View A Clean Fluid tank Holds the cleaner and new fluid B Power Cord Power cord for hooking up to 12 V Battery B A...

Page 9: ...ire extinguisher nearby The extinguisher should have a class B rating and be suitable for gasoline chemical and electrical fires Cleanup any oil spills immediately Dispose of contaminated cleanup mate...

Page 10: ...engine has been off for at least 45 minutes Catalytic converters can cause burns Cracked fan blade can become airborne Examine fan blades for cracks If found do not service the vehicle Flying objects...

Page 11: ...with Power Steering Fluid and is ready for service after receiving inspection of the unit Operate in above 50 degrees Fahrenheit area Remember to send in your warranty card NOTE Check the output retu...

Page 12: ...imes 9 Turn off vehicle 10 Pour Conditioner into new fluid tank and fill the tank with steering fluid recommended for vehicle Do not exceed 2000 ml level on tank 11 Check level in waste tank to verify...

Page 13: ...0 flush and then flush the system completely with MotorVac s p n 400 0154 conditioner and Power Steering Fluid In under ten minutes your power steering system protected with the necessary conditioners...

Page 14: ...vacuum or fill pump inop check wiring or switch 3 Slow flow check service filter ADDITIONAL HELP Please verify that items above have been reviewed before calling for additional assistance In the unlik...

Page 15: ...k panel 2 Place suitable catch tray under filter assembly 3 Filter is the Plastic dome located in the hose from the tank 4 Hold the bottom half of the filter while rotating the other half of the filte...

Page 16: ...ntenance Record Use the following table to keep a record of maintenance performed on the unit Initial Date DRAIN WASTE TANK 9 CLEANED FILTER 9 CLEAN EXT CABINET 9 CHECK HOSES AND WIRES 9 OTHER 9 I I I...

Page 17: ...Standard Adapters Mini Wand Assembly 200 9004 070 0408 Twin Tube 080 2607 070 0409 030 0218 MQDC 030 0221 FQDC...

Page 18: ...020 8043 Harness External Power 050 1000 Screen filter inline MPT Pp 050 3013 Check valve 1psi disposal hose 200 4063 Output Return Service hose assembly Clear Braided 080 6009 Hose Clamp 3 8 Crimp S...

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