TM 9-2350-287-20-1
2-23. WORK SAFETY.
Safety must be the primary concern of all maintenance personnel.
Be sure to read and understand all the warnings in the Warning Summary. Always observe the warnings and cautions
that appear in maintenance procedures before the applicable steps. You must observe the warnings and cautions to
prevent serious injury to yourself or damage to your equipment.
2-24. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS.
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Use wire brush on metal parts to remove rust and corrosion.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective goggles
and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
clothes, and DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat.
Clean all metal pads except bearings with drycleaning solvent. Metal or fiber brushes maybe used to apply
dry cleaning solvent and to remove softened or dissolved material. Hand scraping with metal scrapers may
be used to remove soft coatings or deposits.
Clean bearings in accordance with TM 9-214, Inspection and Care of Bearings.
Soak very oily or greasy metal parts in a tank containing dry cleaning solvent. The soaking time varies with
the amount and type of material to be removed.
CAUTION
Do not steam-clean electrical components. Moisture and condensation in electrical
wiring and components can cause short circuits and other damage.
Clean rubber hoses with warm soap and water, and wipe dry with clean rags. Clean electrical wiring harness
insulation with a damp rag and wipe dry.
Remove corrosion or rust by sandblasting or with crocus cloth. Use the method that will not damage the surface
being cleaned. Crocus cloth should be used to remove corrosion and rust from polished surfaces only. Make
sure that critical dimensions are not altered when using crocus cloth.
Apply white enamel to interior of hull (refer toTM 43-0139).
Apply appropriate shade of CARC paint to exterior of vehicle (refer toTM 43-0139).
Apply deck-covering compound to areas where personnel walk, such as front decks and crew compartment
interiors (refer to TM 43-0139).
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