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PREPARING ENGINE FOR STORAGE

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Clean at moderate pressures only; otherwise the fins of the

radiator grille could be damaged.

To avoid injury from flying debris when using compressed

air, wear adequate eye protection (face shield or safety

goggles) and do not exceed 40 psi (276 kPa) air pressure.

1. Remove debris (dust, insects, etc.) from the fins of the radiator grille 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).

2. Drain the coolant when the engine is cold. For detailed procedures, see the vehicle/chassis

maintenance manual. For types of coolant,

3. If the HVAC unit is connected to the cooling system, open the regulating valves all the way.

Degreasing the Cooling System

Degrease the cooling system as follows:

1. Fill the cooling system with a 5% solution (1.6 ounces per quart of water—50 grams per

liter) of a mildly alkaline cleaning agent, such as sodium carbonate.

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