TM 9-2350-238-34-1
2 - 2 2 . C L E A N I N G
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
( C O N T ) .
Clean metal parts with dry cleaning solvent (item 11, appx B). Metal or fiber brushes may be
used to apply cleaning solvent and to remove softened or dissolved materials. Hand scraping
with metal scrapers may be used to remove soft coatings or deposits.
Soak very oily or greasy metal parts in a tank containing dry cleaning solvent (item 11, appx B).
The time parts must be in solvent varies with the type and amount of material to be removed.
Do not use solvent to clean electrical insulation, wires, cables, or wiring harnesses. Clean these
parts by wiping with a damp cloth (item 8, appx B). Use a solution of mild soap (item 27, appx
B) if necessary. Dry immediately with clean, dry cloths (item 8, appx B). Clean contact points
with flint abrasive paper (item 21, appx B) and dust thoroughly after cleaning.
Do not use solvent to clean rubber parts. Clean rubber parts by washing with mild solution of
soap (item 27, appx B) and water.
Dry parts by blowing with low-pressure compressed air or wiping with clean lint-free cloths (item
8, appx B).
Bearings should be cleaned according to procedures in TM 9-214.
P a i n t m e t a l s u r f a c e s a f t e r r e p a i r a s r e q u i r e d . S a n d a n d p a i n t d a m a g e d a r e a s . A p p l y o n e c o a t of
rust inhibitor primer (item 22, appx B). - Allow primer to dry for 30 minutes minimum before
applying enamel. Paint with enamel to match existing color; use white enamel (item 14, appx B)
or olive drab enamel (item 13, appx B).
2 - 2 3 . L U B R I C A T I O N . Keep a light coat of lubricating oil (item 20, appx B) on parts during repair
procedures to prevent rusting. Lubricate parts during repair and assembly as required by TM 9-
23 5 0 - 2 3 8 - 2 0 - 1 .
2 - 2 4 . P A I N T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S . C o m p l e t e p a i n t i n g i s a u t h o r i z e d f o r a n d d o n e b y g e n e r al
s u p p o r t m a i n t e n a n c e p e r s o n n e l o r h i g h e r . S p o t p a i n t i n g a n d r e s t e n c i l i n g v e h i c l e m a r k i n g s i s d o n e
by unit maintenance personnel. Instructions for materiel preparation, priming, and finish are given in
T M 4 3 - 0 1 3 9 .
2 - 3 0
