Engine Cleaning; Visual Inspection Of The Engine And Accessories - Rotax 914 Series Maintenance Manual

2.1)

Engine cleaning

■ CAUTION:
If necessary, the engine must be cleaned with due care. Repair leaks as required
before cleaning. Always clean engine in cold state.
Use of a commercially available cold cleaning agent for the engine is recom-
mended. See 05-00-00, sec. 2.5.
Never clean an engine with a high pressure cleaner. This is detrimental to the
electrical installations and shaft seals. Oxidation of the various components and
their failure are the consequence.
After each cleaning procedure, dry all electrical components such as battery,
ignition unit, spark plug connector, clamp connections etc. by use of com-
pressed air to prevent leakage current.
■ CAUTION:

2.2.) Visual inspection of the engine and accessories

See Fig. 7.
■ CAUTION:
Carry out a general visual inspection of the engine for damage or remove period
abnormalities.
Pay aprticular attention to the following components:
- Exhaust unit and turbocharger with attachment
Notes on turbocharger:
Only a visual inspection is necessary.
Check compressor impeller for mechanical damage and free movement.
Carry out visual inspection of compressor and turbo housing for cracks.
- Engine suspension frame - see also MM Heavy 71-00-00 sec. 6.1.3
- Airbox - see also 73-00-00
- Fuel and oil lines - see also 73-00-00 and 79-00-00
Effectivity: 914 Series
Edition 1 / Rev. 0
BRP-Rotax
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Do not use easily inflammable liquids or caustic cleaning
agents for cleaning the engine.
When cleaning the engine, the dissolved residues of fuel, oil
and other environment-contaminating agents are rinsed off.
Collect the cleaning water and dispose of it in accordance
with applicable environmental regulations.
Pay particular attention to changes due to temperature
which do not correspond to standard operation.
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May. 01/07