7-26 BA D24 en/us* 1.0 * D24_1_0_700.fm
7 Maintenance
Cleaning the radiator
Burn hazard due to hot surfaces!
Hot radiators can cause burns.
► Stop the engine and let it cool down.
► Wear protective equipment.
Possible engine damage or damage to the hydraulic system from dirty
radiator fins.
► Check and if necessary clean the radiator once a day.
► In dusty or dirty work conditions, clean more frequently than indicated
in the maintenance plans.
Damage to radiator fins during cleaning.
► Keep a safe distance from the radiator during cleaning.
► Use oil-free compressed air (2 bar/29 psi max.) to clean.
Water/hydraulic oil radiator
The water/hydraulic oil radiators are located behind the fan grid A.
1. Stop and park the vehicle. Stop the engine – see "Preparing
lubrication" on page 7-6.
2. Remove dust and other foreign bodies from the fan grid with
compressed air.
3. Carefully clean the radiator with unlubricated compressed air with a
max. 2 bar (29 psi).
Condenser (option)
The condenser B is located behind the engine cover.
4. Open the engine cover.
5. Remove dust and other foreign bodies from the fins with compressed
air.
6. Close and lock the maintenance flap on the right.
7. Close and lock the engine cover.