1064-070
UnclassifiedLubrication
What This Code Means
Dirty aftercooler core; Corrosion on aftercooler; Grease on aftercooler; Insects on aftercooler; Leaves on aftercooler; Oil on aftercooler; Debris between aftercooler tubes; Bent fins
Possible Causes
- •Effects of the operating environment
Suggested Actions
- 1Clean aftercooler with pressurized air at less than 205 kPa (30 psi) directed in the opposite direction of the fan's air flow, holding the nozzle approximately 6 mm (0.25 inch) away and moving parallel to the tubes
- 2Clean aftercooler with pressurized water at less than 275 kPa (40 psi) to soften mud
- 3Clean the aftercooler using pressurized air (less than 205 kPa / 30 psi) directed opposite to the fan's air flow, holding the nozzle approximately 6 mm (0.25 inch) away and parallel to the tubes
- 4Inspect cleanliness by placing a light bulb behind the core
- 5Open bent fins using a comb
- 6Open bent fins with a comb
- 7Start and accelerate the engine to high idle rpm to assist in debris removal and drying
- 8Start and accelerate the engine to high idle rpm to dry the core and remove remaining debris
- 9Use a degreaser and steam to remove oil and grease from both sides of the core
- 10Use degreaser and steam to remove oil and grease from both sides of the core
- 11Use pressurized water (less than 275 kPa / 40 psi) to soften mud, cleaning from both sides of the core
- 12Wash the core with detergent and hot water, then rinse thoroughly with clean water
- 13Wash the core with detergent and hot water, then thoroughly rinse with clean water
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