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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES -- Continued
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Expendable/Consumable Maintenance Supplies
Supplies that you need to take care of your carrier are listed in WP 0104 00. These supplies are items that you normally will
use up or wear out when you use them. Maintenance supplies work for you. Try to get the most out of them.
Cleaning
Keep the carrier clean. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way, and may cover up a serious problem. Clean your
carrier as you work and as needed. If you clean the carrier or weapons, be sure to observe all information in the following
paragraph.
WARNING
Benzene (benzol), paint thinner, gasoline, and diesel fuel oil can burn, poison soldiers, and
damage equipment.
Use the approved cleaning agents.
CAUTION
Steam, water, or air under pressure can damage sighting and fire control equipment gears
and bearings.
CAUTION
Water entering engine exhaust system can damage engine. Do not allow water to enter engine
exhaust system.
CAUTION
Petroleum products will damage rubber that is not resistant to petroleum. Do not get petroleum
products on rubber parts.
Use cleaning compound (WP 0104 00, Item 6) on all metal surfaces. Use soap and water when you clean rubber or plastic
surfaces. Use clean water or lens cleaning solution (WP 0104 00, Item 16) when you clean optical surfaces.
General Inspection
Hardware: Check bolts, nuts, and screws for looseness and missing, bent, or broken parts. If you find a loose one, tighten it.
If you can't tighten it, notify unit maintenance. Look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt heads.
Welds: Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, cracks, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find a bad weld, notify
unit maintenance.
Electrical Wires and Connectors: Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose or broken connectors.
Tighten loose connectors. Make sure wires are in good shape. If you find cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, or broken
connectors, notify unit maintenance.
Straps: Look for rubber hold-down straps that are cracked, broken, or hardened. Look for webbing stowage straps that are
frayed, worn, or have missing metal ends. If you find any bad straps, notify unit maintenance.
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