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

1.

Injector spray tip cleaning procedures:

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.

a.

Soak spray tip in cleaning solvent to loosen carbon.

CAUTION

Do not contact needle valve seat with carbon remover during spray tip insertion or

valve seat could be damaged.

b.

Clean needle valve orifice of spray tip (Figure 4, Item 5) with carbon remover (Figure 4, Item 26).

c.

Clean spray tip (Figure 4, Item 5) orifices with pin vise (Figure 4, Item 28) and cleaning wire

(Figure 4, Item 27).

CAUTION

Do not buff spray tip area excessively. Do not use a steel rotary wire brush or spray tip

holes may be distorted.

d.

Clean exterior of spray tip with brass wire brush.

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Figure 4.

Injector Spray Tip Cleaning.

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