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Perkins 4012 - How to Check and Clean the Radiator; Cleaning the Radiator Cooling Fins

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User’s Handbook, TSL 4186E, Issue 2 39
4012/16 Diesel
How to check and clean the radiator (if fitted)
Special requirements
Under normal operating conditions the radiator cooling fins should be inspected for a build up of dust and oil
contamination every 3 months.
Caution: If adverse site conditions exist inspections must be increased.
Cleaning the radiator cooling fins
Note: To clean the cooling fins on the fan side of the radiator, the fan, its supports and the cowling must first
be removed.
1 Dry dust and general contamination can be blown from the cooling fins using compressed air at a maximum
pressure of 100 - 300 kPa.
2 To clean oil / dirt contamination, brush an industrial liquid detergent onto the fins.
Warning! The detergent manufacturers instructions must be followed.
3 Use a steam jet at a maximum pressure of 500 - 700 kPa to remove the contamination.
Special tools
Description Part number Description Part number
Air compressor UA Steam cleaner UA

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