CLEANING - TM-9-2520-246-34-10378

TM 9-2520-246-34-1

2-34. CLEANING. This paragraph gives general instructions for cleaning the trans-

mission transfer power takeoff parts.

Refer to inspection, care and maintenance

Clean all bearing cones and cups.

of antifriction bearings, TM 9-214.

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent is flammable. Do not use near

an open flame. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby when

solvent is used. Use only in well-ventilated places.

Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel

and damage to equipment.

Do not use more than 30 psi of air pressure for

drying parts. Eye shields must be worn when using

compressed air. Eye injury can occur if eye shields

are not used.

CAUTION

When scraping gasket material from surface of parts,

be careful not to scratch or gouge the metal surface.

Clean all other parts with solvent. Scrape all gasket material from surface of

parts.

Rinse parts in clean solvent and dry with compressed air.

2-35. GENERAL INSPECTION. This paragraph gives instructions to check for

damage on the transmission transfer power takeoff carrier, gear shafts, and gears.

CAUTION

It is easy to damage the equipment if you don't know

what you are doing. Do not try to do this task unless

you are experienced at it, or you have an experienced

person with you.

NOTE

Small chips, burrs or scratches on gears and gear

shafts can be repaired. Cracks in carrier castings

that do not go into screw holes or openings can be

repaired. If parts are damaged in any other way,

throw away parts and get new ones.

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