TM-9-2815-205-24 Technical Manual for M113 Engine 6V53 6V53T Download
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CLEANING - Continued WARNING Cleaning solvent is TOXIC and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves; use only in a well-ventilated area; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes; and do not breathe vapors. Keep away from heat or flame. Never smoke when using cleaning solvent. Failure to comply may result in injury, illness, or death to personnel. 2. If oil passages are badly clogged, circulate cleaning solvent through oil cooler element and flush thoroughly with clean, hot water. WARNING Coolant system cleaning solution is an acid. Wear protective goggles and equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. If contact is made, flush area with water and seek medical aid immediately. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. 3. Oil cooler element - Water side - Mix a solution composed of one-fifth hydrochloric acid and four-fifths water. Add 0.5 pound (0.2 kg) of oxalic acid for each 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of solution. 4. Immerse oil cooler element in solution. 5. Watch cleaning process carefully. Remove oil cooler element from solution when bubbling stops (usually takes 30 to 60 seconds). 6. Flush oil cooler element in clean hot water. 7. After cleaning oil cooler element, dip in light oil. END OF TASK TM 9-2815-205-24 0022 0022-4