OIL PASSAGES AND SCREENS.

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(2) Remove sludge and gum deposits with a soft bristle brush.

(3) Blow out all tapped holes with compressed air.

CAUTION

Do not touch oil screens with wire probes.

Damage to equipment can occur

d. OIL PASSAGES AND SCREENS.

(1) Make sure all oil inlets, outlets and passages are free of obstructions,

(2) Clean all oil inlets, outlets and passages with soft wire (brass or copper) probes to

break up any sludge or gum deposits.

WARNING

Solvent fumes can burn and

could poison you. Read warn-

i ng in the front of this

manual.

WARNING

Compressed air can injure

you and others. Do not aim air

at soldiers. Do not use more

pressure than 30 psi (207 kPa).

Always wear goggles.

(3) Flush all oil inlets, outlets, passages, and screens with cleanlng solvent (Item 1, App B).

Dry parts with compressed air.

e. OIL SEALS AND FLEXIBLE HOSES.

CAUTION

Cleaning solvent causes leather, rubber, and

synthetic materials to become brittle. Do not

use cleaning solvent to clean seals and

flexible hoses.

(1) Clean seals and flexible hoses with soap (Item 10, App B) and water. Dry parts with

wiping rag (Item 13, App B).

(2) Flush all hoses with clean transmission oil and blow out with compressed air.

f. BEARINGS. Bearings require special cleaning techniques. See TM 9-214 for cleaning and

maintenance procedures for roller bearings, needle roller bearings, and ball bearings.

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