Cleaning; Cleaning Landing Gear - Piper Cherokee Arrow II Pilots Operating Manual

ARROW I1
CLEANING
CLEANING ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Before cleaning the engine compatment, place a strip of tape on the magneto vents to
prevent solvent from entering these units.
a. Place a large pan under the engine to catch waste.
b. With the engine cowling removed, spray or brush the engine with solvent or a
mixture of solvent and degreaser, a s desired. Where heavy grease and dirt
deposits have collected, it may be necessary to brush areas that were sprayed, in
order to clean them.
CAUTION
Do not spray solvent into the alternator, vacuum pump, starter
or air intakes.
c. Allow the solvent to remain on the engine from five to ten minutes. Then rinse
the engine clean with additional solvent and allow to dry.
CAUTION
D o not operate engine until excess solvent has evaporated or
otherwise been removed.
d. Remove the protective covers from the magnetos.
e. Lubricate controls, bearing surfaces, etc., in accordance with the Lubrication
Chart.
CLEANING LANDING GEAR
Before cleaning the landing gear, place a plastic cover or similar material over the
wheel and brake assembly.
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,
a s desired. Where heavy grease and dirt deposits have collected, it may be
necessary to brush areas that were sprayed, in order to clean them.
c. Allow the solvent to remain on the gear from five to ten minutes. Then rinse the
gear with additional solvent and allow to dry.
d.
Remove the cover from the wheel and remove the catch pan.
e.
Lubricate the gear in accordance with the Lubrication Chart.
f. Caution: Do not brush the micro switches.
HANDLING AND SERVICING
ISSUED: JULY 13,1973