CLEANING - TM-9-2320-285-24-20171

TM 9-2320-285-24-2

3-23. TREADLE VALVE MAINTENANCE (CONT)

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

CLEANING

WARNING

Diesel fuel is highly combustible Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks into the area. Death or severe injury may

result if personnel fail to observe this precaution If you are burned, obtain medical aid immediately.

Boot (11),

Clean

Wipe with clean cloth

plunger (12),

moistened with clean diesel

and rubber

fuel. Dry with clean cloths

spring (25)

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680), used to clean parts is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use

only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don't breathe vapors. Do not use near open

flame or excessive heat and don't smoke when using it. Failure to do so could cause serious injury. If you become dizzy

while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air and medical attention immediately. If contact with skin or clothes is made, flush

with large amounts of water. If contact with eyes is made, wash eyes with water and seek medical aid immediately.

Compressed air must not exceed 30 psi Wear safety glasses when drying parts with compressed air. Failure to do so

could cause serious injury to eyes and possible blindness. If you hurt your eyes or if a foreign object is blown into your

eyes, seek medical attention immediately.

b. All other

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680;

parts

dry thoroughly with

compressed air

INSPECTION

a. Boot (11),

Inspect

Replace if cracked, broken,

plunger (12),

or deteriorated

and rubber

spring (25)

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