TM 9-2330-376-14&P
Section
V.
GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Pa e
Paragraph Title
Number
Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Burrs, Scratches, and Raised Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 - 1 5 . GENERAL.
This section contains general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, blocking, inspection, etc. that
should be performed along with specific maintenance procedures.
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CLEANING.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear protectivegoggles
and gloves, and use only in swell-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excesslve heat.
The solvent's flash point is 100F-138F(38C-59C). lf 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.
a. Remove all dirt, grease, and oil from outer surfaces prior to removal or disassembly. Clean metal surfaces
with a cleaning cloth (ltem 4, Appendix E), or a scrub brush (ltem 2, Appendix E) and dry cleaning solvent (item 14,
Appendix E). Use detergent (ltem 6, Appendix E) and water and a cleaning cloth (ltem 4, Appendix E) when cleaning
rubber or plastic parts.
b. After disassembling parts, clean and allow to dry prior to assembly.
c. If lubrication is required during assembly, clean all lubrication points before lubricating. Once assembly is
complete, clean any excess lubricant to avoid accumulation of foreign matter.
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