BA ET16 de* 1.0 * et16w700.fm 7-33
Maintenance 7
Cleaning the radiator
Burn hazard due to hot surfaces!
Hot radiators can cause burns.
► Stop the engine and let it cool down.
► Wear protective equipment.
Damage to diesel engine and hydraulic system due to dirt on the radiator.
► Check and if necessary clean the radiator once a day.
► In dusty or dirty work conditions, clean more frequently than indicated
in the maintenance plan.
Damage to radiator fins during cleaning.
► Keep a safe distance from the radiator during cleaning.
► Use oil-free compressed air (2 bar/29 psi max.) to clean.
The radiators are located under the right side cover A.
1. Stop and park the machine. Stop the engine. See “Preparing
lubrication”.
2. Remove the right side cover A.
3. Remove dust and other foreign bodies from the fins with compressed
air.
4. Attach the right side cover A.