TM 5-3805-262-20
11-3. LINES AND FITTINGS MAINTENANCE (CONT)
f. Loader Bucket Assembly (cont).
CLEANING
(1) Clean hoses (5 and 6) using detergent; dry using clean cloths.
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 he
vapors. 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 ou
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,
get fresh air and medical
a t t e n t i o n i m m e d i a t e l y . 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 remaining parts using cleaning solvent P-D-680; dry using clean
c l o t h s .
Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi. Use
o n l y w i t h e f f e c t i v e c h i p g u a r d i n g a n d p e r s o n a l p r o t e c t i v e e q u i p m e nt
( g o g g l e s / s h i e l d , g l o v e s , e t c ) .
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 us
i n j u r y t o e y e s a n d p o s s i b l e b l i n d n e s s.
If you hurt your eyes or if a
f o r e i g n o b j e c t i s b l o w n i n t o y o u r e y e s , s e e k m e d i c a l a t t e n t i o n
immediately.
(3) Flush interior of hoses (5 and 6) and tubes (9, 10, 15, and 17) using
clean hydraulic oil and compressed air to clear blockages as necessary.
INSPECTION
NOTE
Replace all parts determined to be defective in following steps.
(1)
(2)
(3)
( 4)
Inspect hoses (5 and 6) for chafing, cracks, deterioration or damaged
t h r e a d s.
Inspect tubes (9, 10, 15, and 17) for cracks, breaks, dents, or damaged
f i t t i n g t h r e a d s .
Check elbows (7) and tees (16 and 18) for cracks, breaks, deformation or
damaged threads.
Inspect remaining parts for cracks, breaks, deformation, or damaged
t h r e a d s.
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