Cleaning The Engine Compartment; Cleaning Front Axle Suspension Bellows; Cleaning Polycarbonate Windows - Valtra HiTech T3 Series Operator's Manual

4.3.1.1

Cleaning the engine compartment

Keep the engine surface clean to avoid the risk of fire.
NOTE: Protect the environment by following the environmental regulations. The
washing place must have a separator outlet when using detergents.
• Let the engine cool down for a few minutes before washing.
IMPORTANT: To avoid the risk of fire, do not wash the engine when it is hot.
• Wash the engine carefully using pressure washer.
• Use lower pressure, 6.5 MPa / 65 bar.
• Point the water jet diagonally to the engine.
NOTE: Do not use special nozzles, such as turbo nozzles, when washing.
Follow the instructions of the pressure washer manufacturer.
• Do not use high pressure to wash the electric and fuel equipment or the radiator.
These components can be damaged easily. Wash the delicate engine parts
by hand.
• Let the engine dry up before starting.
4.3.1.2

Cleaning front axle suspension bellows

To ensure correct function of the front axle air suspension, the dirt in the bellows
of the suspension and in the housing have to be occasionally removed.
1. Detach the protective housings of the suspension bellows, if necessary.
2. Wash the bellows with a pressure washer.
3. Keep the pressure washer nozzle during washing at a distance of at least 30
cm from the bellows.
The temperature of the washing water must not be higher than 50°C.
NOTE: Do not use special nozzles, such as turbo nozzles, when washing.
Follow the instructions of the pressure washer manufacturer.
4. Install the protective housings back to the suspension.
4.3.1.3

Cleaning polycarbonate windows

The polycarbonate windows must be cleaned regularly to keep the windows
bright as long as possible.
• Wash the windows by hand or pressure washer.
NOTE: Do not use special nozzles, such as turbo nozzles, when washing.
Follow the instructions of the pressure washer manufacturer.
Do not point the pressure washer towards the side seals or lead-through
seals. The possible detergent may reach the glass parts which are not coated.
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