TM-9-2320-365-34-1 LMTV Direct Maintenance Manual M1078 Series - Volume 1 Download
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TM 9-2320-365-34-1 2-20. GENERAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) WARNING Solvents used with a spray gun must be used in a spray booth with filter. Face shield must be used by personnel operating spray gun. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. g. Engine, Cab, and Body. Use a spray gun and solvent mixture for cleaning exterior of engine, cab, and body. Allow mixture to remain on item surface for 10 minutes before rinsing. Rinse with hot water under 80 to 120 psi (550 to 830 kPa), if available. An ordinary garden hose with nozzle may be used if other equipment is not available. Rinse thoroughly. CAUTION To prevent corrosion, parts should be dipped in rust preventive within two hours of degreasing. h. Degreasing Machine. A degreasing machine may be used to remove heavy grease and oil from metal parts. WARNING • Dry Cleaning Solvent (P-D-680) is TOXIC and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves; use only in well ventilated area; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes, and do not breathe vapors. Keep away from heat or flame. Never smoke when using solvent; the flashpoint for Type I Dry Cleaning Solvent is 100°F (38°C) and for Type II is 130°F (50°C). Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel. • If personnel become dizzy while using Dry Cleaning Solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. If solvent contacts skin or clothes, flush with cold water. If solvent contacts eyes, immediately flush eyes with water and get immediate medical attention. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. • Never use fuel to clean parts. Fuel is highly flammable. Serious injury could result if fuel ignites during cleaning. i. Passages. After degreasing, check all oil passages and cavities for dirt or blockage before coating with lubricating oil (Item 41, Appendix C). Run a thin, flexible wire through oil passages to make sure they are not clogged. Use a pressure spray gun and Dry Cleaning Solvent P-D-680 (Item 80, Appendix C) to clean dirty passages. j. Electrical Parts. Electrical parts, such as coils, junction blocks, and switches should not be soaked or sprayed with cleaning solutions. Clean these parts with a clean wiping rag (Item 56, Appendix C) moistened with Dry Cleaning Solvent P-D-680 (Item 80, Appendix C). 2-986 2-986