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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (Con’t).
c.
Rubber Parts. Clean rubber parts with clean dry lint-free rag (Item 35, Appendix E).
d.
Bearings. Refer to TM 9-214 for instructions on cleaning bearings.
WARNING
Dry cleaning 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
breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat. The solvent’s flash point Is
1000F-1380F (380C-590C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh
air and medical help. If solvent contacts eyes, Immediately wash your eyes and get medical aid.
Compressed air used for cleaning or drying purposes, or for clearing restrictions, should never
exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). Wear protective clothing (goggles/shield, gloves, etc.) and use caution to
avoid Injury to personnel.
Avoid contact with live steam. Live steam can burn skin, cause blindness, and cause other serious
Injury. Be sure to wear protective apron, gloves, and safety goggles when using live steam.
e.
Steam Cleaning. Before steam cleaning exterior of engine, remove all electrical equipment and other
parts that could be damaged by steam or moisture. Close all openings with waterproof tape or suitable plugs. Thoroughly
clean all external parts and outer surfaces. Ensure that no foreign materials enter the working parts of the engine. Clean
engine using water under pressure to remove mud and dirt. Remove oil and grease using a scrub brush (Item 7, Appendix
E) and dry cleaning solvent (Item 38, Appendix E). Dry engine with compressed air..
f.
Carbon Removal. To remove carbon deposits from metal parts, follow these instructions: (1) Soak parts
for a minimum of 75 minutes in heated solvent mixture of one part carbon removing compound (Item 11, Appendix E) and
four parts water. The mixture container should be equipped with an exhaust system to expel fumes, and provide facilities
for heating the solution to 140°F (60°C).
WARNING
Dry cleaning 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 breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat. The solvent’s flash point is
100°F-138°F (38°C-59°C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh
air and medical help. If solvent contacts eyes, Immediately wash your eyes and get medical aid.
(2)
Rinse parts in dry cleaning solvent (Item 38, Appendix E). A scrub brush (Item 7, Appendix E) may be
used to remove carbon deposits remaining after soaking compound.
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