Introduction Maintenance – P1
Cleaning and washing
Order number Date Valid from serial number T-code
226057-040 2005-09-23 914369- 675
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2.2  Cleaning and washing
Cleaning and washing of the truck is important to ensure the truck’s reli-
ability.
• Carry out general cleaning and washing weekly.
NOTE!
Risk of short-circuiting.
The electrical system can be damaged
Disconnect the battery before washing by pulling out the battery con-
nector.
2.2.1 External cleaning
• Remove rubbish, etc. from the wheels daily.
• Use a well-known degreasing agent, diluted to a suitable concentra-
tion.
• Rinse off loose grime using tepid water.
NOTE!
Jamming, corrosion.
Mechanical components can be damaged.
After washing, the truck should be lubricated as set out in the chapter 
Maintenance and lubrication chart.
2.2.2 Cleaning the motor compartment
• Cover the electric motors, connections and valves before washing.
NOTE!
Risk of short-circuiting.
The electrical system can be damaged.
Electrical components must not be cleaned with a high pressure 
washing unit.
• Clean the motor compartment using a well-known degreasing agent, 
diluted to a suitable concentration.
• Rinse off loose grime using tepid water.
2.2.3 Electrical components
• Blow electric motors down using compressed air.
• Clean the electrical panels, electronic boards, contactors, connec-
tions, solenoid valves, etc. using a damp cloth and a cleaning agent.
NOTE!
Risk of short-circuiting.
Electrical components can be damaged.
Do not break the guarantee seal on the electronic board.
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