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.

2.

If oil passages are badly clogged, circulate cleaning solvent through oil cooler element and flush thoroughly

with clean, hot water.

WARNING

Coolant system cleaning solution is an acid. Wear protective goggles and equipment.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. If contact is made, flush area with water and

seek medical aid immediately. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.

3.

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

Add 0.5 pound (0.2 kg) of oxalic acid for each 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of solution.

4.

Immerse oil cooler element in solution.

5.

Watch cleaning process carefully. Remove oil cooler element from solution when bubbling stops (usually

takes 30 to 60 seconds).

6.

Flush oil cooler element in clean hot water.

7.

After cleaning oil cooler element, dip in light oil.

END OF TASK

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