PAINTING - TM-9-2330-202-14-P0118

TM 9-2330-202-14&P

4-23.

PAINTING.

On areas where paint has been removed, paint in accordance with the procedures outlined In TM 43-0139 and TB 43-

0209. For camouflage painting instructions, refer to FM 20-3.

ELECTRICAL GROUND POINTS.

Many electrical problems are the result of poor ground connections. You can ensure that ground connections are good by

performing the following steps:

Remove hardware connecting ground cable terminal lug to ground point.

WARNING

Drycleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective goggles and gloves

and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes, and DO NOT

breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat.

Clean mounting hardware, mounting surfaces, ground terminal lug, and ground point with drycleaning solvent

(Item 15, Appendix F) and scrub brush (Item 1, Appendix F).

Remove any rust with wire brush (Item 2, Appendix F) and abrasive cloth (Item 3, Appendix F).

Look for cracks, loose terminal lugs, and stripped threads. Replace any defective parts.

Install hardware connecting ground cable terminal lug to ground point. Make sure all hardware is tight.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES AND PORTS.

To keep dirt from contaminating the hydraulic brake system when removing and installing hydraulic brake lines, perform

the following steps:

Clean fittings and surrounding area before disconnecting lines.

Cover lines and ports after disconnecting lines. Use hand-carved wooden plugs, clean rags (Item 13,

Appendix F), duct tape (Item 18, Appendix F), or other similar materials to prevent dirt from entering system.

Make sure new and used parts are clean before connecting.

Wait to uncover lines and ports until just before connecting lines.

FLUID DISPOSAL.

Dispose of contaminated drained fluids in accordance with the SOP of your Unit.