CARE OF TUBES AND HOSES

TM 9-2835-255-34

CARE

TUBES

AND

HOSES

TOOLS: Air blow gun (Item 59, Appendix D)

Metal pail (Item 96, Appendix D)

SUPPLIES: Dry cleaning solvent (Item 7, Appendix B)

Protective caps and plugs (as required)

Wiping rag (Item 14, Appendix B)

Clean tubes and hose fittings with solvent and rag before removing.

CAUTION

Do not use tape to close off fuel or oil openings, the sticky surface of tape will

mix with fuel or oil and will get into the engine fuel or lubrication system which

could result in engine damage.

Cap open ends of tubes and hoses and plug openings in engine with protective caps and plugs to

keep dirt from getting in engine.

When tubes and hoses are removed, a small amount of oil or fuel will drain out. Catch oil or fuel in

a container.

WARNING

Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi. Use only

and personal protective equipment

w i t h effective chip-guarding

(goggles/faceshield, gloves, etc.).

Clean tubes and hoses with a clean rag and solvent. Dry with low air pressure before installing.

Check oil in engine after removing and installing tubes and hoses.

REMOVING

INSTALLING

CONNECTORS

TOOLS: Electrical maintenance kit (Item 98, Appendix D)

SUPPLIES: Cleaning cloth (Item 40, Appendix B)

Protective caps and plugs (as required)

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