STEAM CLEANING

USE OF TORQUE WRENCH ADAPTERS AND THE CONVERSION FORMULA

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TM9-2350-261-20-1 CLEANING a. b. c. d. e. GENERAL. Cleaning is very important. All parts must be cleaned well and kept clean during maintenance. Dirt or foreign matter can cause malfunctions and equipment failure. General cleaning procedures are detailed in steps b through n. Special cleaning procedures are covered in the task relating to the specific part. CLEAN EVERY PART. Clean every part well after removal and before you install them. Clean parts such as housings, covers, and dipsticks before removal. Avoid getting dirt and foreign matter in a system. HANDLE WITH CARE. Use care when handling parts during cleaning and maintenance. Nicks, scratches, dents, or burns can prevent proper assembly or cause malfunctions after assembly. AVOID ABRASIVES. Except where called for in a task, don’t use abrasives, files, wire brushes, or sharp tools. On some surfaces, finish is important to the operation of closefitting parts. WARNING Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Always use in an open area with good air flow, away from sparks, heat, or flames. Wear goggles and gloves. Do not breathe vapors. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes. If you get dizzy while using solvent, breathe fresh air and get medical help. If solvent gets on hands, wash them. If solvent gets in eyes, flush eyes with fresh water and get medical help immediately. Keep fire extinguisher nearby. REMOVAL AGENTS. Remove gum or old grease deposits by soaking parts in dry cleaning solvent (Item 13, App C). Scrub with a bush. Use crocus cloth to remove minor surface defects. WARNING Air under pressure in excess of 30 psi (207 kpa) can injure personnel. Do not direct pressurized at yourself or others. Always wear goggles. CAUTION Lye or caustic mixtures will damage metal surfaces. Do not use lye or caustic mixtures to clean metal surfaces. f. STEAM CLEANING. If steam cleaning is used, dry clean parts at once with compressed air. Apply a thin film of clean oil to surfaces that are not painted to prevent rusting. Never use lye or caustic mixtures that will corrode or etch metal surfaces. g. LUBRICATION OF NEW BEARINGS. See TM 9-214 for cleaning and lubrication procedures. Bearings that have been in service should also be lubricated. 2-30

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