CHAPTER 6 – LUBRICATION / FILTERS / FLUIDS
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Radiator Cleaning
WARNING: Wear safety glasses with side shield or goggles when using compressed air for cleaning. This
reduce the danger of accidents caused by ying particles. Limit the pressure to 30 PSI (2 kgf/cm
2
).
AIR FLOW DIRECTION WHEN WORKING
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AIR NOZZLE1.
RADIATOR TUBES2.
RADIATOR FINS3.
DEBRIS4.
Use an air compressor and a suitable nozzle to direct a
stream of air over and through radiator core in the op-
posite direction of normal air ow to remove all dirt and
debris.
NOTE: It may be necessary to spray the exterior of radia-
tor core with water and detergent to remove caked dirt.