TM 9-2320-361-10 Section Il. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES 2-7. GENERAL A permanent record of the services, repairs, and modifications made to these vehicles must be recorded. See DA Pam 738-750 for list of the forms and records required. Refer to chapter 3, section IV for specific maintenance instructions. 2-8. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES INDEX PARA. NO. TITLE PAGE NO. 2.9. Cleaning Instructions and Precautions 2-29 2-10. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 2-32 2-11. Class Leakage Definitions 2.33 2-9. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS Cleaning is an after-operation service performed by operator/crew to keep the vehicle in a state of readiness. Facilities and material available to operators for vehicle cleaning can vary greatly in differing operating conditions. However, vehicles must be kept as clean as available cleaning equipment, materials, and tactical situations permit. a. General Cleaning Precautions. (1) All leaning procedures must be accomplished in well-ventilated areas. (2) Protective gloves, clothing, and/or respiratory equipment must be worn whenever caustic, toxic, or flammable cleaning solutions are used. (3) Diesel fuel or gasoline must never be used for cleaning. (4) A fire extinguisher must be available and ready during all cleaning operations involving solvents. b. Special Precautions. (1) Do not allow cleaning compounds to come into contact with rubber, leather, vinyl, or canvas materials. (2) Do not allow corrosion-removing cleaning compounds to contact painted surfaces. (3) Do not use steam or air under pressure in cleaning truck cab interiors or van body interiors. (4) Do not steam clean any part of vehicle that has been rustproofed. Change 2 2-29