CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED - TM-9-2320-312-24-10797

TM 9-2320-312-24-1

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED

WARNING

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 person-

nel.

Clear all threaded holes with compressed air to remove dirt and cleaning fluids.

CAUTION

DO NOT wash oil seals, electrical cables, and flexible hoses with dry cleaning solvent or mineral spirits.

Serious damage or destruction of material will result.

Oil Seals, Electrical Cables, and Flexible Hoses. Wash oil seals, electrical cables, and flexible hoses with a solution of

detergent (Item 23, WP 0165 00) and water, and wipe dry with a clean rag (Item 51, WP 0165 00).

Bearings. Clean bearings in accordance with TM 9-214.

PRESERVATION OF PARTS

Unpainted metal parts that will not be installed immediately after cleaning may be covered with a thin coat of lubricat-

ing oil (Item 41, WP 0165 00).

PAINTING

On painted areas where paint has been removed, paint in accordance with procedures outlined in TM 43-0139 and TB

43-0209.

INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE

All damaged areas should be marked for repair or replacement.

All components and parts must be carefully checked to determine if they are serviceable for use, can be repaired or must

be scrapped.

Inspect drilled and tapped (threaded) holes for the following:

Wear, distortion, cracks, and any other damage in or around holes.

Threaded areas for wear distortion (stretching) and evidence of cross-threading.

Inspect metal lines, flexible lines or hoses, and metal fittings and connectors for the following:

Metal lines for sharp kinks, cracks, bad bends, and dents.

Flexible lines or hoses for fraying, evidence of leakage, and loose metal fittings or connectors.

Metal fittings and connectors for thread damage and worn or rounded hex heads.

Inspect castings, forgings, and machined metal parts for the following:

Machined surfaces for nicks, burrs, raised metal wear, and other damage.

Inner and outer surfaces for breaks and cracks.

Inspect bearings in accordance with TM 9-214.

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