TM 5-3805-262-20
8-1 WHEELS AND TIRES MAINTENANCE (CONT)
CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR
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
when 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 al
a 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, flush
with 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 e s
with water and get medical aid immediately.
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e.
Clean all metallic parts using cleaning solvent P-D-680. Dry using clean
cloths. Remove rust,
corrosion, or tire rubber using scratch wire brush .
Clean tire (5) using detergent and water solution. Allow to air dry. Remove
debris from tire treads using a blunt tool such as the end of tire iron.
Inspect lock ring (2), side rim ring (4), and rim (8) for cracks, distortion,
bent condition, or other damage. Check flange area of side rim ring and rim
for roughness or presence of foreign matter. Remove foreign matter. Replace
part if flange area is rough. Put side rim ring and rim on flat surface and
check that they are not bent out of shape.
Replace part if any of these condi-
tions are seen.
Check valve cap (1), valve adapter (6), and tire valve (7) for cracks, defor-
mation, or damaged threads. Replace part if any of these conditions are seen.
Inspect inside tire for damage to casing, fabric, or cord. Remove all foreign
m a t e r i a l . R e p a i r t i r e p u n c t u r e s u s i n g t u b e l e s s t i r e r e p a i r k i t o n l y i f a u t h o r-
ized by your supervisor. Replace tire if it cannot be economically repaired or
i f t h e r e i s a n y d o u b t t o i t s s e r v i c e a b i l i t y .
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