Damage to the machine can be caused by water or steam jets.
Direct water or steam jets can damage or destroy electrical components and indicating in‐
struments.
➤ Cover up electrical components such as the control cabinet, alternator, starter and in‐
struments.
➤ Do not direct water or steam jets at sensitive components such as alternator, starter or
indicating instruments.
➤ Deploy the extension pole of the pressure washer at a distance of at least 50 cm and an
approximately 90° angle to the cooler/radiator surface.
➤ Raise the cover.
10.5.1 Cleaning the compressor cooler and engine radiator
The compressor oil cooler and engine coolant radiator are combined in a single cooler block. In
order to clean both coolers, you must open the cover to its maximum opening angle. For this pur‐
pose, you must remove the two gas struts at the cover. Use a screwdriver to slightly lift the clip of
the ball cup and simultaneously draw the ball cup from the ball head. Keep the clip on the ball cup.
Connection elements, po‐
sitions
Ball head Ball cup with clip Ball cup
Cover interior X – –
Gas strut cylinder – X –
Body interior X
Gas strut piston – – X
Tab. 88 Connecting elements
Unhinge the gas struts of the cover
Precondition Cover is opened.
Use a suitable object or a second person to support the cover.
1. Push a suitable screwdriver below the clip of the ball cup of the gas strut cylinder.
2.
Slightly angle and hold the screwdriver.
The clip opens.
3. Pull the ball cup off the ball head.
4. Proceed in the same manner with the second gas strut.
Both gas struts are unhinged.
5. Fully open the cover.
Result The coolers are now accessible from the outside.
Cooler cleaning
1. Seal off the air intakes of the engine and compressor air filters before starting cleaning.
2. Clean the cooling fins with compressed air, water or steam jet in the opposite direction to the
cooling air flow (from inside to outside).
3. Remove the protective coverings from the air filters.
10 Maintenance
10.5 Cleaning the cooler
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Operator Manual Screw Compressor
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