INLET AIR FILTER, CYLINDER HEAD
4-27. CLEANING, INSPECTION AND REPAIR
TM 5-4310-372-14
AND VALVES - cont’d.
- continued
CAUTION
Do not use any sharp tools that might scratch
or otherwise damage the machined surfaces of the
cylinder wall (inside), cylinder head (bottom),
“ t h e v a l v e p l a t e a n d / o r v a l v e c o m p o n e n t s .
4.
H i g h P r e s s u r e C y l i n d e r a.
Using a razor blade, putty
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Head
knife or similar tool gently
remove all traces of gasket
and carbonized oil residue
from the cylinder.
WARNING
D r y c l e a n i n g s o l v e n t P - D - 6 8 0 , u s e d t o c l e an
p a r t s ,
i s p o t e n t i a l l y d a n g e r o u s t o p e r s o n n el
a n d p r o p e r t y.
Avoid repeated and prolonged
s k i n c o n t a c t b y w e a r i n g r u b b e r o r s o l v e nt
impermeable gloves when handling the solvent or
m a t e r i a l w e t w i t h d r y c l e a n i n g s o l v e n t .
Wash
hands immediately after exposure with soap and
w a t e r a n d u s e a l a n o l i n b a s e d s k i n c r e a m to
p r e v e n t s k i n d r y i n g .
Do” not use near open
flame or excessive heat.
F l a s h p o i n t o f s o l -
vent is 100°F (38°C).
E n s u r e t h a t v e n t i l a t i on
is adequate to reduce solvent vapor concentra-
tions below acceptable threshold limit values.
b.
Wet a cloth with solvent
and wipe the interior
portions of the cylinder
head clean.
c.
Inspect the cylinder head
for cracks or other damage.
d.
Replace if damaged. Do
not attempt to repair.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to clean the valve reeds or the
v a l v e p l a t e i n t h e v i c i n i t y o f t h e r e e d s w i th
a sharp instrument.
Use solvent in these areas.
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