TM-9-2815-220-24

AVDS-1790 2CA, 2DA and 2DR Air-Cooled 12-Cylinder Diesel Engines

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR AVDS-1790 2CA, 2DA and 2DR Air-Cooled 12-Cylinder Diesel Engines

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TM 9-2815-220-24
STANDARD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
0028 00
CLEANING (Continued)
Oil Passages and Screens (Continued)
WARNING
Cleaning Compound Solvent - Compressed air
3. Flush all passageways and screens as follows:
a.
Flush all oil passageways and screens with cleaning solvent (item 8, WP 0173) in the
opposite direction of oil flow.
b.
Then flush with solvent in the direction of oil flow and observe uniform flow through the
passageway or orifice.
c.
If the flow is irregular or lacking, use compressed air to blow out the passageway
and/orifice in the opposite direction of oil flow to remove the blockage.
d.
Flush again with solvent in the direction of oil flow and observe uniform flow through the
passageway or orifice.
Oil Seals and Flexible Hoses
CAUTION
Cleaning solvent causes leather, rubber, and synthetic materials to
become brittle.
Do not use cleaning solvent to clean seals and flexible
hoses.
1.
Clean seals and flexible hoses with soap (item 37, WP 0173) and water. Dry parts with wiping
rag (item 26, WP 0173).
WARNING
Compressed Air
2.
Flush all hoses with clean engine oil (item 21, WP 0173) and blow out with compressed air.
Painted Parts
Take care when cleaning painted parts that you do not remove or otherwise damage the painted
surface.
Clean painted parts with a soap solution (item 37, WP 0173) and warm water.
Rinse with
clear water.
WP 0028 00-6


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