TM 5-3815-224-14&P
4.
If anything looks wrong and you can’t fix it, write it down on your DA Form 2404. If you find something seriously
wrong, report it to direct support as soon as possible.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use
only in well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don’t breathe vapors.
Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. The flash point is 100°F - 138°F (38°C - 59°C). If
you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air immediately and get medical aid. If
contact with eyes is made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately.
WARNING
Compressed air, used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi. Use only with effective chip
guarding and personnel protective equipment (goggles/shield/gloves, etc.).
a.
Keep it clean: dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way and may cover up a serious problem. Clean
as you work and as needed. Use dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680) to clean metal surfaces. Use soap and water when you
clean rubber or plastic material.
b.
Bolts, nuts and screws: check that they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. You can’t try them all with a
tool, of course, but look for chipped paint, bare metal or rust around bolt heads. Tighten any bolt, nut, or screw that you
find loose.
c.
Welds: look for loose or chipped paint, rust or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find a bad
weld, report it to intermediate direct support.
d.
Electric wires and connectors: look for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires and loose or broken
connectors. Tighten loose connections and make sure the wires are in good condition.
e.
Hoses and fluid lines: look for wear, damage and leaks. Make sure clamps and fittings are tight. Wet spots
show leaks, but a stain around a fitting or connector can also mean a leak. If leakage comes from a loose fitting or
connector, tighten the fitting or connector. If something is broken or worn out, either correct it or report it to intermediate
direct support (refer to the Maintenance Allocation Chart).
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