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INSTALLED) (Continued)
27. Preserve compressor after cleaning
WARNING
as follows:
When using compressed air for
CAUTION
cleaning, use approved protective
Do not spray rust inhibitor and
equipment for eyes and face. Do
preservative into a hot engine, or
not use more than 30 PSIG
damage to engine may occur.
pressure. Do not direct air pressure
toward yourself or another person.
NOTE
Failure to comply could result in
injury to eyes or skin. In case of
Engine must cool for 45 minutes
injury, get medical attention.
before preserving compressor.
c. Push in engine igniter circuit
a. With engine igniter circuit
breaker.
breaker pulled out; have helper
motor engine to 10 percent N1
d. Decrease air pressure to air-
and allow to coast down.
bleed actuator to zero.
WARNING
Rust inhibitor and preservative (E4)
is flammable and toxic. Use only in
well-ventilated area away from heat,
sparks, and open flames. If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
Get medical attention. In case of
contact, immediately flush skin and
eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get
medical attention for eyes.
b. While engine is coasting down,
evenly spray 1/2 pint of rust
inhibitor and preservative (E44)
through all sections of inlet
housing (23).
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