TM-9-2320-366-10-2
M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS; VOLUME NO. 2 OF 2
AUGUST 2005
CHANGE 2
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TM 9-2320-366-10-2
3-7. CLEANING VEHICLE (CONT)
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.
• Periodically wash the engine side of the fan clutch in the engine
compartment. Fine particles of road debris may build-up 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 filter inlet while washing vehicle. Air filter
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 cleaners. 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.
• Do not use compressed air in cleaning cab interior. Failure to comply may
result in damage to equipment.
• Do not steam clean any part of vehicle that has been rustproofed. Failure
to comply may result in damage to equipment.
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