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Radiator cleaning
Using water or vapour jets, remove the residues and the dust from the external radiator.
- WHEN A VAPOUR JET IS USED AT HIGH PRESSURE, BE CAREFUL NOT TO DEFORM THE
RADIATOR FINS.
- IF THE JET PRESSURE IS 2.9 - 4.9 MPA (3-5 BAR), KEEP A DISTANCE EXCEEDING 40 - 50 CM
BETWEEN THE RADIATOR AND THE NOZZLE.
- WARNING, DIRECT THE JET TO A RIGHT ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO THE RADIATOR.
- FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE RULES CAN CAUSE DEFORMATION OF THE RADIATOR FINS.
Radiator cap check
1. With a suitable device, (tester for radiator cap
testing) check the sealing valve opening pressure:
59 -103 kpa (0.6-1.0 bar). If this is not so, replace
the radiator cap.
N.B.
- NEVER OPEN THE RADIATOR CAP WHEN THE ENGINE
IS STILL HOT. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION
MAY CAUSE BURNS.
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