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Section VIII GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (Continued)
1-77 CLEANING (Cont)
4. Specific Parts (Cont)
c.
Oil Filter Metal Type element.
CAUTION
No cleaning is permitted of Fiber Type
elements.
(1)
Plug opening at each end with suitable
rubber plugs.
(2)
Shake in petroleum Solvent (E.8).
WARNING
COMPRESSOR AIR
Compressed air is dangerous when
directed toward yourself or another
person. The airstream or material
blown by the airstream can cause
injury, particularly to the eyes or face.
Use goggles to protect eyes and face.
DO NOT exceed 30 psig.
DO NOT direct airstream towards
yourself or another person.
(3)
Allow to dry in clean environment or dry
with clean compressed air.
(4)
Repeat procedure until element is clean.
d.
Fuel manifold adapters.
(1)
Immerse adapters in cold carbon remover
(E.63) for 10 to 30 minutes.
NOTE
It may be necessary to prolong
soaking to remove all deposits.
WARNING
Avoid contact with hot water to
prevent burns.
(2)
Rinse thoroughly in hot water 1500F to
2000F.
(3)
If, after rinsing, any cleaning compound
remains, pressure wash with Varsol (E.9) then remove
excess fluid with clean compressed air.
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