Piper Cherokee Six 300 Information Manual page 100

CHEROKEE SIX - 3OO
CLEANING
CLEANING E\Gt\E COIIPARTI1ENT
Before ,--:::.-:g :l-.: :r.gine compartment, place a strip of tape on the magneto vents
to prevent ar.;. s:."::.i :rcr.r entering these units.
a.
Pl:ce ; .ar;:: pan under the engine to catch waste.
b.
\\'irh ;Ii: ergine cowling removed, spray or brush the engine with solvent or a
r.liLxture cf solvent and degreaser. In order to remove especially heavy dirt and
greas deposits, it may be necessary to brush areas.that were sprayed.
CAUTION
Do not spray solvent into the alternator, vacuum pufirp, starter,
or air intakes.
c. Allow the solvent to remain on the engine from five to ten minutes. Then rinse
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the engine clean with additional solvent and allow it to dry.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine until excess solvent has evaporated or
oUrerwise been removed.
d. Remove the protective tape from the magnetos.
e. Lubricate the controls, bearing surfaces, etc., in accordance with the Lubrication
Chart.
CLEANING LANDING GEAR
Before cleaning the landing gear, place a
material over the wheel and brake assemblv.
cover of plastic or a similar waterproof
a.
Place a pan under the gear to catch waste.
b.
Spray or brush the gear area with solvent or a mixture of solvent and degreaser.
In order to remove especially heavy dirt and grease deposits, it may be necessary
to brush areas that were sprayed.
c.
Allow the solvent to remain on the gear from five to ten minutes. Then rinse the
gear with additional solvent and allow it to dry.
d.
Remove the cover from the wheel and remove the catch pan.
e.
Lubricate the gear in accordance with the Lubrication Chart.
HANDLING AND SERVICING
ISSUED: JULY 12,1973