TM 5-3895-373-34
2.17
DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR.
B.
CLEAN.
Cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is TOXIC and flammable.
Wear protective goggles and gloves. Use only in a
well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes,
and clothes, and do not breathe vapors. Keep away
from heat or flame. Never smoke when using
solvent; the flashpoint for Type m cleaning solvent
is 200°F (93,3°C). Failure to do so may result in
injury or death to personnel.
If personnel become dizzy while using cleaning
solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help.
If solvent contacts skin or clothes, flush with cold
water. If solvent contacts eyes, flush eyes with
water and get immediate medical attention.
Do not damage bearing surfaces of crankshaft or
camshaft.
1.
RINSE ALL METAL ENGINE PARTS IN
CLEANING
SOLVENT
USING
A
CLEANING
CLOTH.
2.
USE A WIRE SCRATCH BRUSH TO REMOVE
HEAVY DEPOSITS AND GRIME FROM OUTSIDE
OF ENGINE BLOCK.
Use caution when scraping gasket
material from sealing surfaces. Do
not scrape or gouge sealing surfaces
when scraping gasket material. Poor
sealing may result from scratches or
gouges in sealing surfaces.
3.
USE A PUTTY KNIFE TO REMOVE GASKET
MATERIAL FROM SEALING SURFACES.
Compressed air used for cleaning
purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207
kPa). Use only with effective chip
guarding and personal protective
equipment (goggles/face shield and
gloves). Failure to take proper
precautions may result in severe
injury or loss of vision.
4.
USE 30 PSI (207 kPa) MAXIMUM COMPRESSED
AIR TO REMOVE ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL OR
DEBRIS FROM INSIDE OF ENGINE BLOCK,
PISTONS, OIL SUMP, AND CYLINDER HEAD
ASSEMBLY.
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