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eyes, immediately flush eyes with water and get immediate medical attention. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
When cleaning ball or roller bearings, place them in a basket and suspend them in a container of solvent cleaning
compound. If needed, use a brush to remove caked grease, chips, etc. Avoid rotating bearing before solid particles
are removed to prevent damaging races and balls. When bearings have been cleaned, coat them lightly with
lubricating oil to remove solvent.
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RUBBER PARTS
CAUTION
Do not clean lubricant seals, rubber hoses, or electrical components with solvent mixture.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
Do not clean preformed packings or rubber parts in solvent cleaning compound. Wipe parts clean with a dry, cleaning
cloth.
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EXTERIOR PARTS
WARNING
Steam cleaning creates hazardous noise levels and severe burn potential. Eye, skin, and ear
protection is required. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Steam clean all exterior parts thoroughly before removing. This will make inspection and disassembly easier.
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ENGINE AND FRAME
WARNING
Solvents used with a spray gun must be used in a spray booth with a filter. Face shield must
be used by personnel operating spray gun. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel.
Use a spray gun and solvent mixture for cleaning of engine and frame. Allow mixture to remain on item surface for
10 minutes before rinsing. Rinse with hot water at 80 to 120 psi (551 to 827 Kpa), if available. An ordinary garden
hose with nozzle may be used if other equipment is not available. Rinse thoroughly.
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