TM 9-6115-668-13
4.36 DIESEL ENGINE CYLINDER COOLING FINS AND OIL COOLER MAINTENANCE.
This task covers:
a. Inspection
b. Service
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Conditions
General Mechanic’s Tool Kit
Reference
(item 2, appendix B)
Generator Set 150 kW shut
Automotive Fuel and Electrical System Repair, Tool Kit
down, paragraph 2.5.2
(item 3, appendix B)
INSPECTION
WARNING
To prevent severe personal injury from hot engine, perform this in-
spection only when engine is cold.
1.
Open flaps (1, 5, figure 4-39).
2.
Check cooling fins (2, 3) for dirt buildup.
3.
Check oil cooler (4) for dirt buildup.
SERVICE
1.
Clean cylinder cooling fins (2) and oil cooler (4):
a. Loosen deposits (mixture of dust, fuel, and oil) between cooling fins (2, 3) and on oil cooler (4)
with a wire brush.
WARNING
Eye protection must be worn when using compressed air to clean
parts. Failure to observe this warning could result In severe personal
Injury.
b. Blow compressed air from air discharge side to clean out cooling fins.
2. Close flaps (1, 5).
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