TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0001 00 0001 00-7 GENERAL INFORMATION (Contd) GENERAL PREPARATION OF VEHICLES FOR SHIPMENT This Work Package (WP) provides instructions on preserving and protecting M44A2 series vehicles in preparation for shipment. Protection for vehicles and accompanying equipment must be sufficient to protect the material against deterioration and physical damage. WARNING Skysol 100 solvent is combustible; DO NOT use or store near heat, sparks, flame, or other ignition sources. Use mechanical ventilation whenever product is used in a confined space, heated above ambient temperatures, or agitated. Keep container sealed when not in use. Contact with Skysol 100 may cause skin irritation. Use chemical-resistant gloves. In case of skin contact, remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eye contact may cause irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision. Use face shield or goggles when eye contact may occur. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. Inhalation may cause irritation to upper respiratory passages. DO NOT have food or drink in the vicinity. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. CAUTION Cleaning materials or paints containing chlorinated hydrocarbon class solvents are not to be used on composite taillights and parking lights. Damage to taillight and parking light lenses may result. Prior to application of preservatives, surface must be cleaned to ensure removal of corrosion, soil, grease, or vehicle acid and alkali residues. Interior of vehicle. Remove all dirt and other foreign matter from all painted metal surfaces of the vehicle by scrubbing with cloths soaked in Skysol 100 (item 13, WP 0468 00). Use alcohol (item 6, WP 0468 00) to clean electrical parts and electrical contact points. Use warm water for cleaning rubber parts. Apply preservative compounds to rubber parts as required. Exterior of vehicle. Clean exterior surfaces of vehicle to ensure removal of all dirt and foreign matter. After cleaning, immediately dry parts to remove excess cleaning solutions or residual moisture. Allow parts to air dry or wipe clean with clean, dry, lint-free rag (item 27, WP 0468 00).