TM 9-2320-366-10-2
3-7. CLEANING VEHICLE (CONT)
Table 3-5. General Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning Materials Used to Remove
Surface
Oil/Grease
Salt/Mud/
Dust/Debris
Surface
Rust/Corrosion
Body
Grease-cleaning
compound, running
water, and damp or
dry rags.
High pressure
water, soapy warm
water, soft brush,
and damp or dry
rags.
Corrosion-removing
compound, bristle
brush, dry rags, and
lubricating oil.*
Cab Interior
(Metals)
Grease cleaning
compound and damp
or dry rags.
Damp and dry
rags.
Corrosion-removing
compound, bristle
brush, dry rags, and
lubricating oil.*
Cab Interior
(Material)
Saddle soap, warm
water, soft brush, and
dry rags.
Soft brush, soapy
warm water, and
damp or dry rags.
Not applicable.
Frame
Grease-cleaning
compound rinsed with
running water and
rags.
High pressure
water, soapy warm
water, wire brush,
and damp or dry
rags.
Corrosion-removing
compound, bristle
brush, dry rags, and
lubricating oil.*
Starting
Motor
Mixed solution, 1 part
grease-cleaning
compound, 4 parts
dry cleaning solvent,
and rags.
Soapy warm
water, soft wire
brush, and damp
or dry rags.
Bristle brush, warm
soapy water, and
dry rags.
Engine/
Transmission
Mixed solution, 1 part
grease-cleaning
compound, 4 parts
dry cleaning solvent,
and rags.
High pressure
water, soapy warm
water, soft wire
brush, and damp
or dry rags.
Bristle brush, warm
soapy water, and
dry rags.
Glass
Glass cleaning
solution and clean
dry rags.
Glass cleaning
solution and clean,
dry rags.
Not applicable.
* After cleaning, apply light grade of lubricating oil to all unprotected surfaces to
prevent continued rust.
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