GENERAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS - CONTINUED
Table 1. Cleaning Instructions - Continued
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SURFACE
CONTAMINANT
OIL/GREASE
DIRT/MUD/DUST/
SALT
SURFACE RUST/
CORROSION
CLEANING MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT/METHOD
Engine/
Transmission
Cleaning solvent and
damp and dry rags
High-pressure water,
warm soapy water,
soft wire brush, and
damp or dry rags
Bristle brush, warm
soapy water, and dry
rags
Glass
(Vehicles w/o
Crew Protection)
Glass cleaning
solution and clean
dry rags
Glass cleaning
solution and clean dry
rags
—
Ballistic Glass
(Vehicles
w/Crew Protection)
General Purpose
Liquid Detergent and
water with soft clean
cloth
General Purpose
Liquid Detergent and
water with soft clean
cloth
—
Radiator
—
Low-pressure water
or air, warm soapy
water, and damp and
dry rags
—
Rubber Insulation
Damp and dry rags
Damp and dry rags
—
Tires
Warm soapy water
and bristle brush
High-pressure water
and bristle brush
—
Wire Rope
Cleaning solvent and
wire brush
Wire brush
Wire brush and
lubricating oil*
Wood
Detergent, warm
water, and damp and
dry rags
Low-pressure water,
warm soapy water,
and damp and dry
rags
—
* After cleaning, apply a light grade of lubricating oil to all unprotected surfaces to
prevent further rusting and corrosion.
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