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What precautions should be taken with electrical equipment before cleaning?
What precautions should be taken with electrical equipment before cleaning?
- Allow solvent to enter electrical components
- Protect magnetos, starter, and alternator from solvent (correct)
- Use caustic cleaning solutions to clean electrical parts
- Disconnect all fuel, oil, and air lines from the engine
What should be covered before washing the engine with solvent?
What should be covered before washing the engine with solvent?
- Electrical components only
- Fuel, oil, and air openings on the engine and accessories (correct)
- Only fuel openings on the engine and accessories
- None of the above, no covering is necessary
Why should caustic cleaning solutions not be used?
Why should caustic cleaning solutions not be used?
- They are too expensive
- They are only used for electrical components
- They are not effective cleaners
- They can damage electrical components (correct)
What should be done with magnetos, starter, and alternator before cleaning?
What should be done with magnetos, starter, and alternator before cleaning?
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What is the main concern when cleaning an engine with solvent?
What is the main concern when cleaning an engine with solvent?
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Study Notes
Electrical Equipment and Cleaning Precautions
- Special care is required when cleaning electrical equipment.
- Solvent should be prevented from entering sensitive components such as magnetos, starters, and alternators.
- Protect these components before using solvent to clean the engine.
- Cover all fuel, oil, and air openings on the engine and accessories before washing with solvent.
- Caustic cleaning solutions should not be used under any circumstances.
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Learn about the necessary precautions to take when cleaning electrical equipment on an engine, including protecting sensitive components and avoiding caustic cleaning solutions. Protect fuel, oil, and air openings and avoid using solvents near magnetos, starters, and alternators.
