Engine Cleaning - Rotax 912 Series Maintenance Manual

1) Engine cleaning

General note
ENVIRONMENT NOTE
When cleaning the engine, the dissolved residues of fuel, oil and other
environment-contaminating agents are rinsed off. Collect the residual liq-
uids and dispose of it in an environmentally sound way
Cleaning agents Use of a commercially available cold cleaning agent for the engine is rec-
ommended. See chap. 05-00-00 section: 1.5).
Cleaning
NOTES:
If necessary, the engine must be cleaned with due care. Repair leaks as
required before cleaning.
After each clean-
After each cleaning procedure, dry all electrical components such as
ing
- Battery
- Ignition unit
- Spark plug connector
- Clamp connections etc.
- Plug connections etc.
by use of compressed air to prevent leakage current.
Effectivity: 912 Series
Edition 3 / Rev. 0
BRP-Powertrain
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Do not use easily inflammable liquids or caustic
NOTICE WARNUNG
cleaning agents for cleaning the engine.
Never clean an engine with a high pressure cleaner.
WARNUNG
NOTICE
This is detrimental to the electrical installations and
shaft seals. Oxidation of the various components and
their failure are the consequence.
Before cleaning, all openings through which cleaning
WARNUNG
NOTICE
agents and/or dirty water could enter the engine must
be closed off. Failure to do this may result in engine
damage!
Always clean engine in cold state.
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