8.17.2 Cooler – Cleaning cooler elements
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
WARNING
Compressed air gun ejects a jet of pressurized air.
Risk of injury to eyes and damage to hearing, risk of rupturing internal organs!
• Never direct air jet at people.
• Always wear safety goggles/face mask and ear defenders.
WARNING
Chemical substances in cleaners.
Risk of irritation and chemical burns!
• Always obey manufacturer's instructions for use.
NOTICE
Cleaning agents should not be left to take effect for too long.
Damage to components is possible!
• Observe manufacturer's instructions.
NOTICE
Inappropriate cleaning tool.
Risk of damage to component!
• Observe manufacturer's instructions.
• Use appropriate cleaning tool.
Cleaning cooler elements
1.
Blow out the cooler elements with a jet of compressed air working against the direction of the cooling air
parallel to the cooling fins.
2.
If cooler elements are badly soiled, treat cooling fins with a hot, grease-dissolving alkaline cleaning agent
before cleaning.
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