Clean,Check Radiator Fins,Oil Cooler Fins,Fuel Cooler Fins - Komatsu PC45MR-3 Operation And Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

CLEAN,CHECK RADIATOR FINS,OIL COOLER FINS,FUEL COOLER FINS

If compressed air, high-pressure water, or steam hits your body directly or dirt is sent flying by the compressed air, high-pressure
water, or steam, there is danger of personal injury. Always wear protective glasses, dust mask, and other protective equipment.
NOTICE
When use the compressed air, keep a distance from air nozzle, to prevents damage to the fins.
To prevent damage to the fins, apply compressed air from and appropriate distance. Damaged fins may cause water leakage or
overheating. In a dusty site, check the fins daily, irrespective of the maintenance interval.
1. Open the engine rear cover and cooling cover. For details, see "COOLING COVER (PAGE 3-27)".
2. Use compressed air, steam, or water to blow off the mud, dirt,
and leaves clogging radiator fins, oil cooler fins and fuel cooler
fins (1).
Steam or water may be used instead of compressed air.
However, when carrying out powerful steam cleaning
(high-pressure machine wash) of the heat exchange
equipment (radiator, oil cooler), maintain sufficient distance
from the machine when carrying out the operation. If steam
cleaning (high-pressure machine wash) is carried out at close
range, there is danger that the internal fins of the heat
exchange equipment may be deformed, and this will cause
early clogging and breakage.
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MAINTENANCE