TM 5-3805-262-205-7. LIGHT SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE (CONT) d. Stop and Tail Lights (cont).CLEANING(1)( 2)DryClean lens (2), lampcloth moistened with(3), housing (9), and wire insulation using cleandetergent. Dry using clean cloth.Clean lamp (3) contacts and wire terminals using clean cloth moistenedwith isopropyl alcohol.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 eda 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 evapors . Do not use near open flame or excessive heat and don’t smokewhen using it. Failure to do so could cause serious injury. If you be-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 ala t t e n t i o n i m m e d i a t e l y .If contact with skin or clothes is made, flushw i thwith(3)INSPECTION(1)(2)(3)( 4 )large amounts of water.I f c o n t a c t w i t h e y e s i s m a d e , w a s h e y eswater and get medical aid immediately.Clean all other metallic parts using clean cloth moistened with cleaningsolvent P-D-680. Dry using clean cloths.AND REPAIRInspect terminal (4 and 5) wires for cracked or broken insulation orbroken wire strands at connection to terminal. Repair cracked or brokeninsulation by applying insulation tape to area. If broken wire strandsare seen, cut wire as close to terminal as possible. Strip 1/4 inch insu-lation from end of wire taking care not to cut through wire then crimpnew terminal securely onto wire.Inspect housing (9) for cracks, breaks, damaged threads, distortion,broken wires at housing, or other damage. Replace stop and tail light asan assembly if any of the above conditions are seen.Inspect lamp (3) for cracked or broken glass or corroded base. Connectmultimeter between lamp base and center contact and check for continuity.Replace lamp if any of the above conditions are seen or multimeter doesn o t i n d i c a t e c o n t i n u i t y .Inspect remaining parts for cracks, breaks, distortion, or damagedthreads; replace as necessary.5-106
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