BRP-Rotax
MAINTENANCE MANUAL LINE
ENGINE CLEANING
General note
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
When cleaning the engine, the dissolved residues of fuel, oil and other environ-
ment-contaminating agents are rinsed off.
Collect the residual liquids and dispose of them in an environmentally sound
way.
ATTENTION
Do not use flammable liquids or caustic cleaning agents for cleaning the engine.
Cleaning agents Use of a commercially available cold cleaning agent for the engine is recommended.
See Chapter 05-00-00 section Consumable Materials.
Cleaning
ATTENTION
Never clean an engine with a high pressure cleaner. This is detrimental to the
electrical installations and shaft seals. Oxidation of the various components and
their potential failure may occur.
ATTENTION
Before cleaning, all openings through which cleaning agents and/or dirty water
could enter the engine must be closed off.
Failure to do this may result in engine damage!
NOTE
Always clean engine in cold state.
The engine must always be cleaned with due care and attention to detail. Plug openings
as required before cleaning.
After each
cleaning
After each cleaning procedure, dry all electrical components such as
• Battery
• Ignition unit
• Spark plug connector
• Clamp connections etc.
by use of compressed air to prevent leakage current.
Effectivity: 912 i Series
Edition 2/Rev. 0
12–20–00
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September 01/2018