PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-712
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 712
MARCH 2012
48
PS 712
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PS 712
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± Thoroughly±clean±and±degrease±the±weapon.
•
± Thoroughly±dry±the±weapon.
•
± Apply±an±even±coating±of±SFL±to±the±areas±that±
±
± need±touchup.±
•
± Allow±the±SFL±to±fully±cure±for±24±hours±before
± returning±the±weapon±to±service.
The Army doesn’t recommend a specifc cleaning tank. But you should
never
use
an ultrasonic cleaning system. They can completely remove a weapon’s protective
coating, which leaves the weapon deFenseless against corrosion.
You should also
never
use a water-
based cleaning ±uid. That leads to
corrosion.
Use only the cleaning materials
listed in the back oF the weapons’
-23&P TMs. These cleaners have
been tested and approved by the
Army. MIL-PR²-680 Type II dry
cleaning solvent, NSN 6850-01-474-
2317, is authorized by the Army.
Do not clean several weapons at once in a cleaning tank. It’s too easy to mix up
bolts and receivers, which would ruin headspacing.
Small Arms…
cleaning small arms
in cleaning tanks is ok,
if done correctly.
but improper use of
cleaning tanks can turn
a good weapon into
junk.
are
you
sure
about
this?!
I think I
need another
hour before
I’m all
dried
out!
if you have any questions
about cleaning tanks or
sfl, contact tacom’s eugene
meade at dsn
7
86-12
77
,
(586)
282
-12
77
, or email:
eugene.v.meade2.civ@mail.mil
this is
the
proper
procedure
for
applying
sfl…
See the weapon’s -23&P For the limits on how much oF the weapon can be
touched up with S²L.
NSN 9150-01-260-2534 brings a 16-oz aerosol can oF S²L. You can also get a
1-qt can with NSN 9150-01-360-1908 and a 1-gal can with NSN 9150-00-142-
9361. These are non-aerosol and must be applied with a brush, which will produce
a more even application than spraying on S²L. Whichever kind oF S²L you use,
careFully Follow the instructions on the can For best results.
Applying SFL
IF you need to degrease a weapon
in order to touch it up with solid flm
lubricant (S²L), use MIL-PR²-680
Type II dry cleaning solvent. It’s
not enough to let the weapon’s parts
soak in the solvent. You also need to
scrub the parts with the solvent and
a non-metallic brush to clean out all
dirt and grease.
Cleaning
with Cleaning
Tanks
Apply±even±
coating
keep that
stuff
outta
me!
it makes
weapons
rust!
Degreasing±requires±a±little±muscle
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4:59 PM
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