CLEANING AGENTS.

TM 55-1915-200-10

NOTE

Terms "ready/available" and "mission capable" refer to the same status:

Equipment is on hand and ready to perform its combat missions. (See

DA PAM 738-750)

d. The equipment is "PMC" (Partially Mission Capable) column in Table 2-2 tells when the

ancillary equipment performance may be degraded but the primary mission of the LSV is not

affected.

e. The equipment is "NMC" (Not Mission Capable) column in Table 2-2 tells when the LSV is

nonmission capable and why the LSV cannot be used.

f. If the LSV does not perform as required, refer to Chapter 3, Section II, Troubleshooting.

g. If anything looks wrong and it cannot be fixed, write it on a DA Form 2404. IMMEDIATELY

report it to the supervisor.

h. When you do the PMCS, always have a rag or two. Following are checks that are common

to the entire LSV:

(1) Keep It Clean. Dirt, grease, oil and debris only get in the way and may cover up a

serious problem. Clean while working and as needed. Use dry cleaning solvent (SD-2) on all metal

surfaces. Use soap and water when cleaning rubber or plastic material. Upholstery can be cleaned

with soap, water and a clean, damp cloth.

(2) Rust and Corrosion. Check the LSV hull and structure for rust and corrosion. If any bare

metal or corrosion exists, clean and apply a thin coat of oil. Report it to the supervisor.

(3) Bolts, Nuts and Screws. Check all for obvious looseness, missing, bent or broken

condition. All of them cannot be tried with a tool, but look for chipped paint, bare metal or rust

around bolt heads. If a bolt, nut or screw is loose, tighten it or report it to the supervisor.

(4) Welds. Check for loose or chipped paint, rust or gaps where parts are welded together.

If a bad weld is found, report it to the supervisor.

(5) Electric Wires and Connectors. Look for cracked, frayed or broken insulation, bare wires

and loose or broken connectors. Tighten loose connectors. Report any damaged wires to

supervisor.

(6) Hoses and Fluid Lines. Look for wear, damage and leaks and make sure clamps and

fittings are tight. Wet spots show leaks, but a stain around a fitting or connector can also mean a

leak. If a leak comes from a loose fitting or connector, tighten it. If something is broken or worn out,

report it to the supervisor.

i. When you check for "Operating Condition", look at the component to see if it is serviceable.

2-2.3. CLEANING AGENTS.

WARNING

DO NOT use diesel fuel, gasoline or benzene (benzol) for cleaning.

DO NOT SMOKE when using cleaning solvent. NEVER USE IT NEAR

AN OPEN flame. Be sure there is a fire extinguisher nearby and use

cleaning solvent only in well-ventilated places. Flash point of solvent

is 138 F (60 C).

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