TM 5-3805-262-20
9-2. ENGINE HOODS AND PANELS MAINTENANCE (CONT)
a. Engine Top Hood (cont).
CLEANING
(1) Clean trim (9) using clean cloth moistened with detergent; dry using
c l e a n c l o t h .
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 e d
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
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 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,
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 .
INSPECTION
( 1 ) C h e c k t r i m ( 9 ) f o r c u t s , b r e a k s , o r c r a c k s . If damaged, make by cutting a
piece from bulk material to 12-1/2 inches long.
(2) Check top hood (8) for cracks, breaks, dents, or excessive corrosion. Re-
move corrosion using a stiff wire brush. Touch up all bare metal areas
using MIL-C-46168 paint, color forest green.
( 3 ) I n s p e c t r e m a i n i n g p a r t s f o r c r a c k s , b r e a k s , d i s t o r t i o n , d e f o r m a t i o n , a nd
damaged threads. Replace as necessary.
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