C
IRRUS
D
ESIGN
S
ECTION
8: H
ANDLING
AND
S
ERVICING
SR20
C
LEANING
E
XTERIOR
S
URFACES
P/N 11934-005
8-23
To Clean Engine Compartment
1.
Place a large pan under the engine to catch waste.
2.
Remove induction air filter and seal off induction system inlet.
3.
With the engine cowling removed, spray or brush the engine with
solvent or a mixture of solvent and degreaser. In order to remove espe-
cially heavy dirt and grease deposits, it may be necessary to brush areas
that were sprayed.
• CAUTION •
Do not spray solvent into the alternator, vacuum pump, starter, or
induction air intakes.
4.
Allow the solvent to remain on the engine from 5 to 10 minutes. Then
rinse engine clean with additional solvent and allow it to dry.
• CAUTION •
Do not operate the engine until excess solvent has evaporated or
otherwise been removed.
5.
Remove the protective tape from the magnetos.
6.
Open induction system air inlet and install filter.
7.
Lubricate in accordance with AMM Chapter 12: Servicing.
Landing Gear
Before cleaning the landing gear, place a plastic cover or similar material
over the wheel and brake assembly.
To Clean Landing Gear
1.
Place a pan under the gear to catch waste.
2.
Spray or brush the gear area with solvent or a mixture of solvent and
degreaser, as desired. Where heavy grease and dirt deposits have
collected, it may be necessary to brush areas that were sprayed, in order
to clean them.
3.
Allow the solvent to remain on the gear from five to ten minutes. Then
rinse the gear with additional solvent and allow to dry.
4.
Remove the cover from the wheel and remove the catch pan.
5.
Lubricate the gear in accordance with AMM Chapter 12: Servicing.
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