TM9-2320-363-20-1
IGENERAL CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS
(CONT)I
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WARNING
Steam
cleaning
creates
hazardous
noise
levels
and
severe
burn
potential.
Eye, skin, and ear protection
are required.
6.
Exterior
Parts. Steam
clean
all exterior
parts thoroughly before
removing.
This will make
inspection
and disassembly
easier.
7.
8.
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10.
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12.
13.
WARNING
Solvents
used
with
spray
gun
must be used in spray
booth with filter.
Face
shield must be used by personnel
operating
spray gun. Failure to do so could
result in serious
injury to personnel.
Engine,
Cab, and Body.
Use a spray
gun and solvent mixture for cleaning exterior of engine,
cab,
and body. Allow mixture
to remain
on item surface for about 10 minutes
before
rinsing.
Rinse with hot water
under 80-120
pounds of pressure,
if available.
An ordinary garden
hose
with nozzle
may be used if other
equipment
is not available.
Rinse thoroughly.
Decreasing
Machine.
A decreasing
machine
may be used to remove
heavy
grease
and oil
accumulations
from metal
parts.
Passages.
After removing
parts from decreasing
machine,
and before coating with rust
preventive,
check all oil passages
and cavities for dirt or blockage.
A thin, flexible
wire should
be run through oil passages
to make
certain
they are not clogged.
Individual
passages
that
are dirty may be cleared
using
a pressure
spray gun and drycleaning
solvent.
CAUTION
To prevent
corrosion,
parts
should
be dipped
in rust preventive
compound
within 2 hours after
decreasing.
Electrical
Parts.
Electrical
parts,
such as coils, junction blocks, switches,
and igniters, which
use insulating materials, should not be soaked or sprayed with cleaning solutions.
Clean
these
parts with a clean,
lint-free
cloth moistened with drycleaning
solvent.
Electrical
Grounds.
Clean
electrical
ground contacts with crocus cloth.
Oil and Fuel Tank.
Pay special
attention
to all warnings
and cautions when
working on
vehicles
fuel tank.
Oil tanks
and fuel tanks should be flushed,
using a spray gun and
drycleaning
solvent.
Battery.
Exterior surfaces
of the
electrical
system and battery should be cleaned
with a weak
solution of baking
soda and water.
Apply solution with a bristle brush to remove
any
corrosion.
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