Rubber Parts

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2-43. GENERAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT)

CAUTION

Do not clean tires, lubricant seals, rubber hoses, or electrical components with solvent

mixture. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

e. Rubber Parts. Do not clean preformed packings or other rubber parts in Dry Cleaning Solvent. Wipe parts clean

with a dry wiping rag (Item 50, Appendix D).

WARNING

Steam cleaning creates hazardous noise levels and severe burn potential. Eye,

skin, and ear protection is required. Failure to comply may result in injury to

personnel.

CAUTION

Steam cleaning may cause water to enter the transmission Electronic Control Unit

(ECU) connector. Failure to dry off connector after steam cleaning may result in bad

ECU codes.

f. Exterior Parts. Steam clean all exterior parts thoroughly before removing.

This will make inspection and

disassembly easier.

WARNING

Solvents used with a spray gun must be used in a spray booth with filter. Face

shield must be used by personnel operating spray gun. Failure to comply may

result in injury to personnel.

g. Engine, Cab, and Body. Use a spray gun and solvent mixture for cleaning exterior of engine, cab, and body. Allow

mixture to remain on item surface for 10 minutes before rinsing. Rinse with hot water under 80 to 120 psi (550 to 830

kPa), if available. An ordinary garden hose with nozzle may be used if other equipment is not available. Rinse

thoroughly.

CAUTION

To prevent corrosion, parts should be dipped in rust preventive within two hours of

degreasing. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

Degreasing Machine. A degreasing machine may be used to remove heavy grease and oil from metal parts.

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