TM-9-2520-272-40 Direct Support for M113A3 X200-4A Transmission 2520-01-397-1074 Download
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TM 9-2520-272-40 0067 WARNING Hot equipment, hot parts, and steam can burn you. To avoid injury, use with effective personal protective equipment (goggles, face shield, gloves, etc.) Always wear leather gloves when working with steam equipment to protect you from parts that are or might be hot. Never point a steam hose toward another person. WARNING Tribasic sodium phosphate can burn eyes and cause skin irritation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. In case of contact, immediately f ush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. Flush skin with water. Wash clothing before reuse. CAUTION Rags used for cleaning external surfaces of the transmission must not be used on internal parts and surfaces. Ordinary wiping rags leave lint deposits. Lint or dirt in a transmission can cause the transmission to malfunction. Only clean, lint-free cloths can be used on internal parts and surfaces. A transmission should not be steam cleaned unless all ports are plugged. Water can be introduced into the transmission through steam cleaning. Water should never be permitted to enter the transmission even when the transmission is to be disassembled. Moisture within the transmission can cause it to fail. Removing Dirt, Grease, or Oil All parts must be thoroughly cleaned with dry cleaning solvent and kept clean during all maintenance procedures. Use one of the following methods to remove dirt, grease, or oil from all metal surfaces or parts: Dip tank: Stir or shake parts fast for one minute in each tank. Brush or scraper: Clean hard-to-get-at areas with a stiff-bristled brush or scraper. Wipe with rags dipped in dry cleaning solvent. Removing Gasket Material Remove gasket material with a putty knife. Put a lint-free cloth over open cavities to keep out gasket pieces. 0067‐3