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Section II.
DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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GENERAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680 (4, Appendix E) is
potentially dangerous.
Avoid repeated and
prolonged breathing of vapors and skin contact
with liquid.
Do not use near open flame, arcing
equipment, or other ignition sources.
Use in
well-ventilated area.
a.
Metal Parts
(1) Prior to removal or disassembly of components, clean off excessive
oil or dirt with a cleaning solvent (4, Appendix E), or steam clean.
(2) Use cleaning solvent (4, Appendix E), to clean parts such as
housing and hand-packed bearings.
CAUTION
Do not immerse oil soaked bearings or sealed
bearings in cleaning solvent. Clean with a cloth
moistened with solvent.
(3) Use brushes to clean irregularly shaped surfaces. Use wooden pegs
to clean ports and orifices.
Use a lint-free cloth to wipe parts clean.
(4) Exercise care when handling machined and polished surfaces to
avoid nicks and other damage.
Do not immerse more than one metal machined part
in solvent at a time, unless such parts are separated or protected from con-
tacting each other.
b.
Electrical Components
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680 (4, Appendix E) is
potentially dangerous. Avoid repeated and
prolonged breathing of vapors and skin contact
with liquid.
Do not use near open flame, arcing
equipment, or other ignition sources.
Use in
well-ventilated area.
(1) Prior to removal or disassembly of electrical components, clean
exterior by scraping off excess oil and dirt.
Wipe with a clean,lint-free cloth
dampened with cleaning solvent (4, Appendix E).
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