TM 9-2320-365-103-7. CLEANING VEHICLE (CONT)CAUTION• Do not use compressed air when cleaning cab interior. Failure to comply mayresult in damage to equipment.• Do not steam clean any part of vehicle that has been rustproofed. Failure tocomply may result in damage to equipment.• Mildew must be removed with a bristle brush before canvas can be properlycleaned and aired. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.• The radiator is always cleaned first from behind with low pressure water or airin order to blow debris, insects, or other obstructions out and away from theradiator core. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.NOTE• Detailed description of specific cleaning compounds, cleaning solvents, drycleaning solutions, and corrosion-removing compounds are found in TM 9-247.• Table 3-4 provides a general guideline to cleaning materials used in removingcontaminants from various vehicle surfaces.Table 3-4. General Cleaning InstructionsCleaning Materials Used to RemoveSurfaceOil/GreaseSalt/Mud/Dust/DebrisSurfaceRust/CorrosionBodyGrease-cleaningcompound, runningwater, and damp ordry rags.High pressurewater, soapy warmwater, soft brush,and damp or dryrags.Corrosion-removingcompound, bristlebrush, dry rags, andlubricating oil.*Cab Interior(Metals)Grease cleaningcompound and dampor dry rags.Damp and dryrags.Corrosion-removingcompound, bristlebrush, dry rags, andlubricating oil.** After cleaning, apply light grade of lubricating oil to all unprotected surfaces toprevent continued rust.3-94
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