TM-9-2320-366-34-1 MTV Direct Maintenance Manual M1083 Series - Volume 1 Download
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TM 9-2320-366-34-1 2-25. GENERAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT) CAUTION Do not clean tires, lubricant seals, rubber hoses, or electrical components with solvent mixture. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment. e. Rubber Parts. Do not clean preformed packings or other rubber parts in Dry Cleaning Solvent. Wipe parts clean with a dry wiping rag (Item 59, Appendix C). 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 to personnel. CAUTION Steam cleaning may cause water to enter the transmission Electronic Control Unit (ECU) connector. Failure to dry off connector after steam cleaning may result in bad ECU codes. f. Exterior Parts. Steam clean all exterior parts thoroughly before removing. This will make inspection and disassembly easier. 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. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment. h. Degreasing Machine. A degreasing machine may be used to remove heavy grease and oil from metal parts. 2-1114