UNPACKING AND PACKING

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UNPACKING

AND

PACKING

WARNING

NOTE

New engines are packed with a cover on the engine air inlet and engine exhaust.

New forward engine modules are packaged with a cover on the engine air inlet.

New rear engine subassemblies are packaged with a cover on the engine

exhaust. These covers may be used when working on the engine.

When unpacking engines, forward engine modules, and rear engine subassemblies, set engine air inlet

cover or engine exhaust cover aside for use when working on the engine.

Remove all packing material (e.g. barrier paper, tape, plastic bags, covers) when unpacking items

from shipping containers.

Cover engine inlet and exhaust, and openings in engine, modules, and subassemblies, when packing

in shipping containers, This keeps dirt and other objects from getting in engine parts.

PROTECTING

AND

HANDLING ENGINE

CAUTION

Do not use tubes, hoses, or electrical cables as hand holds when moving or

working on engine, modules, or subassemblies. This could loosen or crack

tubes, hoses or electrical connectors.

Foreign objects can cause engine damage. Make sure air intake cover,

12310804 and exhaust duct cover, 12310812 are installed when doing

maintenance on engine to prevent dirt and other objects from getting in

engine.

. Cap all fuel, oil, air, or engine component openings with protective covers. Do

not use tape to seal fuel or oil openings. Tape adhesive can contaminate fuel

oil.

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