Workshop Manual

EPA07/10 DD PLATFORM WORKSHOP MANUAL - ENGINE
14.5 CLEANING OF THE CYLINDER HEAD
Clean the cylinder head as follows:
1. Keep parts segregated according to original position to assure proper reassembly, if parts
are to be r eused.
2. Remove all plugs.
3. Steam clean the cylinder head once it has been stripped.
4. Clean the head in a de-scaling bath.
EYE INJURY
To avoid injury from ying debris when using co mp ressed
air, wear adequate eye protection (face shield or safety
goggles) and do not exceed 276 kPa (40 psi) air pressure.
5. Clean the valves, springs, and rocker shafts in fuel oil and blow dry with compressed air.
6. Clean the rocker arm assemblies.
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