TM 9-2320-365-10
CAUTION
• Do not wipe dirt off vehicle when it is dry. Dirt, stones, or debris may
scratch and damage vehicle. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment.
• Use caution when washing around the engine compartment to prevent
damage to sensors and inadvertent removal of grease in bearing surfaces.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
• Periodically wash the engine side of the fan clutch in the engine
compartment. Fine particles of road debris may accumulate in the fan
clutch housing causing the fan clutch to drag and not fully release. Failure
to comply may result in damage to equipment.
• Do not allow water to enter air cleaner inlet while washing vehicle. Air
cleaner becomes restricted when wet and may cause a loss in engine
power. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
• Do not use high pressure water or steam on starting motor. When cleaning
engine/transmission, starting motor must be protected from any high
pressure water or steam. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment.
• Do not direct high-pressure water stream at glass surfaces, seals, air
intake, exhaust outlet, or any other component of vehicle that could be
easily damaged by high-pressure water stream. Failure to comply may
result in damage to equipment.
• Do not use high pressure water or steam to clean interior of vehicle. Failure
to comply may result in damage to equipment.
• Do not use strong detergent or abrasive. Failure to comply result in
damage to equipment.
• Do not allow cleaning compounds to come into contact with rubber, vinyl,
or canvas materials. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
• Do not allow corrosion-removing cleaning compounds to contact painted
surfaces. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
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