Cessna 152 - Page 152

SECTION
8
HANDLING,
SERVICE
&
MAINTENANCE
CESSNA
MODEL
152
since
these
nicks
produce
stress
concentrations,
and
if
ignored,
may
result
in
cracks.
Never
use
an
alkaline
cleaner
on
the
blades;
remove
grease
and
dirt
with
Stoddard
solvent.
ENGINE CARE
The
engine
may
be
cleaned
with
Stoddard
solvent,
or
equivalent,
then
dried
thoroughly.
CAUTION
Particular
care
should
be
given
to
electrical
equipment
before
cleaning.
Cleaning
fluids
should
not
be
allowed
to
enter
magnetos,
starter,
alternator
and
the
like.
Protect
these
components
before
saturating
the
engine
with
sol-
vents.
All
other
openings
should
also
be
covered
before
cleaning
the
engine
assembly.
Caustic
cleaning
solutions
should
be
used
cautiously
and
should
always
be
properly
neutralized
after
their
use.
INTERIOR CARE.
To
remove
dust
and
loose
dirt
from
the
upholstery
and
carpet,
clean
the
interior
regularly
with
a
vacuum
cleaner.
Blot
up
any
spilled
liquid
promptly
with
cleansing
tissue
or
rags.
Don't
pat
the
spot;
press
the
blotting
material
firmly
and
hold
it
for
several
seconds.
Continue
blotting
until
no
more
liquid
is
taken
up.
Scrape
off
sticky
materials
with
a
dull
knife,
then
spot-clean
the
area.
Oily
spots
may
be
cleaned
with
household
spot
removers,
used
sparingly.
Before
using
any
solvent,
read
the
instructions
on
the
container
and
test
it
on
an
obscure
place
on
the
fabric
to
be
cleaned.
Never
saturate
the
fabric
with
a
volatile
solvent;
it
may
damage
the
padding
and
backing
materials.
Soiled
upholstery
and
carpet
may
be
cleaned
with
foam-type
deter-
gent,
used
according
to
the
manufacturer's
instructions.
To
minimize
wetting
the
fabric,
keep
the
foam
as
dry
as
possible
and
remove
it
with
a
vacuum
cleaner.
The
plastic
trim,
headliner,
instrument
panel
and
control
knobs
need
only
be
wiped
off
with
a
damp
cloth.
Oil
and
grease
on
the
control
wheel
and
control
knobs
can
be
removed
with
a
cloth
moistened
with
Stoddard
solvent.
Volatile
solvents,
such
as
mentioned
in
paragraphs
on
care
of
the
windshield,
must
never
be
used
since
they
soften
and
craze
the
plastic.
8-14
1
July
1978