Engine Cleaning - Rotax 914 series Maintenance Manual

1) Engine cleaning

General note
Use of a commercially available cold cleaning agent for the engine is rec-
Cleaning agents
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 cleaning procedure, dry all electrical components such as
After each clean-
ing
- Battery
- Ignition unit
- Spark plug connector
- Clamp connections etc.
by use of compressed air to prevent leakage current.
Effectivity: 914 Series
Edition 2 / Rev. 0
BRP-Powertrain
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Do not use easily inflammable liquids or caustic clean-
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ing agents for cleaning the engine.
When cleaning the engine, the dissolved residues of
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fuel, oil and other environment-contaminating agents
are rinsed off. Collect the cleaning water and dispose
of it in accordance with applicable environmental reg-
ulations.
Never clean an engine with a high pressure cleaner.
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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
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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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