TM 5-3805-262-20
10-11. DATA PLATES AND DECALS MAINTENANCE (CONT)
b. D e c a l s .
This task covers touch-up, and where necessary, removal and installa-
tion of the decals.
TOOLS: Razor blade, straight edge
Artist’s brushes, number 1 and 2
MATERIALS/PARTS: Clean cloths (Appendix C, item 1)
Cleaning solvent P-D-680 (Appendix C, item 2)
Detergent (Appendix C, item 3)
Marking ink (Appendix C, item 17)
REMOVAL
NOTE
O n l y r e m o v e a n d r e p l a c e a d e c a l i f l e t t e r i n g i s t o t a l l y i l l e g i b l e . I f
lettering can be touched up in less time than it takes to remove/replace
the decal, do so. Refer to step (3) below for touch-up procedure.
If decals on fan shroud are to be replaced, remove engine side panels
(page 9-14);
if hydraulic reservoir decal is to be replaced, unlock and
open front access door.
(1) To remove decal (1 through 4), try to get a razor blade under one corner
of decal. Then pull decal off its mounting surface. If necessary, care -
fully scrape decal from its mounting surface using razor blade.
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 used to clean parts is toxic and flammable.
W e a r p r o t e c t i v e g o g g l e s a n d g l o v e s a n d u s e o n l y i n a w e l l v e n t i l a t ed
a r e a . A v o i d c o n t a c t w i t h s k i n ,
e y e s a n d c l o t h e s a n d d o n ’ t b r e a t h e
v a p o r s .
Do not use near open flame or excessive heat and don-t smoke
w h e n u s i n g i t . F a i l u r e t o d o s o c o u l d c a u s e s e r i o u s i n j u r y . I f y o u
b e c o m e d i z z y w h i l e u s i n g c l e a n i n g s o l v e n t , g e t f r e s h a i r a n d m e d i c al
attention immediately. I f c o n t a c t w i t h s k i n o r c l o t h e s i s m a d e , f l u sh
w i t h l a r g e a m o u n t s o f w a t e r.
If contact with eyes is made, wash eyes
with water and get medical aid immediately.
(2)
Clean mounting surface using clean cloth moistened with cleaning solvent
P-D-680 to remove all traces of decal, grease, or dirt.
(3) If decal lettering can be touched-up, clean using clean cloth moistened
with detergent. Be sure all grease and dirt is removed. Touch-up letter-
ing using marking ink and a number 1 or 2 artist’s brush. Be careful not
t o s m e a r i n k b e f o r e i t h a s d r i e d . I f n e c e s s a r y , r e f e r t o d e c a l i l l u s t r a -
tions on following page for data.
INSTALLATION
(1) Peel protective backing from decal (1 through 4).
(2) Apply decal to surface. Use clean cloth to remove any air bubbles between
mounting surface and decal.
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