High-Pressure Cleaning Equipment; How To Clean The Cooling System - Detroit Diesel MBE 900 Operator's Manual

High-Pressure Cleaning
Equipment
Information on suitable cleaning
and protective products is available
from any authorized dealer. Note the
equipment manufacturer's operating
instructions.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to engine
components during the cleaning
process, keep the water moving
at all times. Never direct water
onto electrical components, plug
connectors, seals or flexible hoses.
To avoid injury, wear a face shield
or goggles.
Comply with the minimum working
distance between the high-pressure
nozzle and the surface being cleaned:
□ Approximately 700 mm (28 in.)
for circular pattern jets
□ Approximately 300 mm (12 in.)
for 25-degree flat jets and dirt
cutters
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 04/08)
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MBE 900 ENGINE 2007 OPERATOR'S GUIDE
How to Clean the Cooling
System
Important: Collect the used coolant,
cleaning solutions, and washing
liquids and dispose of them in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Clean as follows:
Clean at moderate pressures only;
otherwise the fins of the radiator
grille could be damaged.
1. First remove debris (dust, insects,
etc.) from the fins of the radiator
grille.
To avoid injury from flying debris
when using compressed air, wear
adequate eye protection (face
shield or safety goggles) and do
not exceed 276 kPa (40 psi) air
pressure.
2. Remove the debris by blowing
them through with compressed air
or spraying them out with water.
Work from the rear of the radiator
(in the opposite direction of the
normal cooling air flow).
3. Drain the coolant when
the engine is cold. For
NOTICE:
EYE INJURY
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