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Table 6-3. Cleaning Requirements-Continued
ITEM
CLEANING AGENT
INTERVAL*
Battery Terminals
Clean with a 5% solution of
90 days
MS36052 sulfuric acid, dry,
polish with Specification P-
P-121, 180-grit abrasive pa-
per, and apply Specification
VVI-P-236 petrolatum.
Tires
Clean with a mild solution
A/R
of Specification P-C-436
detergent in warm water.
Electrical Cable
Use Specification P-D-680
90 days
Assemblies
Type II dry-cleaning sol-
vent to remove deposits of
grease and oil. Wipe dry.
Test Trailer Water
Wash in Specification P-D-
Every 25 hrs
System Filter (2,
680 dry-cleaning solvent.
of system
figure 1-16)
Blow dry with low-pressure
operation
air.
(maximum)
Filters(metallic
Wash in Specification P-D-
30 days
screen mesh or
680 Type II dry-cleaning
sintered)
solvent. Blow dry with
low-pressure air.
Filters (fiberglass)
Remove from equipment and
180 days
blow foreign matter out of
filter with clean, dry, low-
pressure air.
Filters (paper or
Filter cannot be cleaned.
A/R
automotive type)
Remove old filter and in-
stall new filter.
Spark Plugs
Sand blast and regap.
90 days
Exterior Lights,
Wash in a solution of P-
90 days
Fluorescent Tubes,
C-436 detergent and warm
and Window in Con-
water. Dry thoroughly.
trol Cab
Remove streaks with house-
hold vinegar, Specification
Z-V-401, in warm water.
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