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RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014
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CLEANING PROCEDURES
WARNING
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Extreme care must be taken to observe all warnings in the front of this manual.
Hazardous chemicals, tools and processes will be used throughout this manual.
Failure to comply may result in personnel death or injury.
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Cleaning solvent MIL-PRF-680 is flammable and may cause irritation to the eyes
or skin. Use in well-ventilated areas and keep away from heat and open flame.
Wear protective goggles and clothing.
In case solvent comes in contact with:
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Eyes, flush immediately with water.
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Skin, wash with soap and water.
Failure to comply may result in personnel death or injury.
CAUTION
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Do not use cleaning solvent or mineral spirits paint thinner on rubber components
and flexible hoses. Prolonged contact with these cleaners cause leather, rubber
and synthetic materials to dry rot and lose pliability, making them unserviceable.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
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Abrasives, files, scrapers, wire brushes, and sharp tools should never be used on
surfaces where finish is important to the operation or sealing of parts, except
where specifically recommended. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment.
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Keep all related parts and components together. Do not mix parts. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
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Procedures for cleaning are the same for a great percentage of parts and components
that compose the vehicle subassemblies.
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Maintain rigid cleaning standards during all phases of the cleaning operation. The
importance of cleaning must be thoroughly understood by all personnel. Great care and
conscientious effort are required in all cleaning operations. The presence of dirt or foreign
material is a constant threat to satisfactory vehicle operation and maintenance.
•
Cleaning Steps 1 through 5 apply to all cleaning operations and Steps 6 through 8
apply to specific areas.
1.
Clean all removed components, hardware, and related mating parts, and inspect for damage. Replace as
necessary.
2.
Keep hands free of any accumulation of grease, which can collect dust and grit.
3.
Cover or wrap all parts after cleaning to protect them from dirt and dust accumulation.
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