Cleaning the Vehicle General
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Cleaning the Vehicle
Before cleaning the vehicle, check for
evidence of leakage around the engine,
axles, transmission, etc., because this
will not be possible when carrying out
service operations after the vehicle has
been cleaned.
When a high-pressure cleaner is used,
take special note of the following points:
• Ensure that all doors, windows, and
cab grille are correctly closed.
• Do not spray directly on seals.
There is a danger of the seals
being forced open by the high-pres-
sure jet of water so that the grease
packed behind them is flushed
away.
• The hydraulic fluid reservoir for the
steering gear is provided with a
ventilation opening. Water may
enter the reservoir through this
opening and damage the steering
gear.
• When cleaning the radiator/inter-
cooler, take care not to damage the
ribs or fins of the cores.
• Make sure that no water can enter
the differential or transmission via
the ventilation openings.
• Ensure that no water is allowed to
enter the clutch fluid reservoir via
the ventilation opening.
• The engine and engine compart-
ment may be cleaned with a high-
pressure cleaner. However, do not
aim the jet of water directly at elec-
trical components such as the
starter motor, alternator, etc.
• Do not aim the jet of water directly
at electrical connections such as
connectors, cable feed-through for
the vehicle lighting, etc.
• When cleaning the vehicle, make
sure that no water enters the air
intake system via the air inlet or its
flexible joints.
CAUTION: After steam
cleaning the vehicle, it is
essential that all grease
points are lubricated with a
grease gun or with the auto-
matic chassis lubrication
system to prevent moisture
and dirt from entering the
various pivot points.
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