TM-9-2815-205-24

6V53/6V53T ENGINES, DIESEL WITH CONTAINERS; MODEL 5063-5299, MODEL 5063-5392, MODEL 5063-5393 AND MODEL 5063-539L

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE

FEBRUARY 2013

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CLEANING - Continued

WARNING

Cleaning solvent is TOXIC and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves;

use only in a well-ventilated area; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes; and

do not breathe vapors. Keep away from heat or flame. Never smoke when using

cleaning solvent. Failure to comply may result in injury, illness, or death to

personnel.

Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 PSI (207 kPa). Use

only with protective equipment (goggles, face shield, gloves, etc.). Failure to

comply may result in injury to personnel.

3.

Clean oil cooler housing and cover with cleaning solvent and dry with compressed air.

WARNING

Coolant system cleaning solution contains acid. Wear protective goggles and equipment.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Always pour acid into water. Water poured into

acid will spatter the acid. If contact is made, flush area with water and seek medical aid

immediately. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.

4.

Oil cooler - water side: Mix a solution composed of one-fifth hydrochloric acid and four-fifths water.

Add 0.5 pound (0.22 kg) of oxalic acid for each 2.5 gallons (9.4 L) of solution.

5.

Immerse oil coolers in solution.

6.

Watch cleaning process carefully. Remove oil coolers from solution when bubbling stops

(usually 30 to 60 seconds).

7.

Flush oil coolers in clean hot water.

8.

After cleaning oil coolers, dip in light oil.

END OF TASK

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