MTU 12V 1600 R50 — Plant - Cleaning
Maintenance
For the MTU 12V 1600 R50, from the MTU operator's manual.
Applies to: MTU 12V1600R50 engine
Before you start
- Never direct air jet at people.
- Never direct water jet at people.
- Do not aim compressed air gun directly at seals or electronic components.
Procedure
- Seal all openings in a suitable way.
- Remove coarse dirt.
- Spray on cleaner sparingly and leave it for 1 to 5 minutes.
- Use high-pressure jet to remove loosened dirt.
- Dry engine with compressed air.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- High-pressure jet (cleaning jet) pressure must not exceed 50 bar
- Minimum distance between spray nozzle and plant of 1 m
- Temperature of cleaning medium must not exceed 80°C
Source: MTU operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.