TM 3-4230-209-10
3-3. GENERAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT).
2
Hoses.
Flush the hoses with hot water. Wash the exterior of the dis-
charge hose (1) with hot, soapy water. Dry all parts thoroughly.
Clean metal parts with a cloth dampened with dry cleaning solvent
(item 10, app D), if required.
WARNING
3
When working around or on the storage battery,
always disconnect the ground cable first. Wear eye
protection when working with storage battery. The
storage battery contains acid which can blind or burn
you. Do not allow battery acid
Battery. Clean the battery with a dry
cloth (item 22, app D). If the battery is
corroded, clean with a scrub brush
(item 3, app D) (any brush without
wire bristles) dipped in a solution of
bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
(item 23, app D) and water. After the
foaming action stops, flush the
exterior surfaces of the battery with
clean water and wipe dry with a clean
cloth (item 22, app D). To prevent cor-
rosion, coat the terminals (2) and
cable connections (3) with GAA lubri-
cant (item 16, app D) after connecting
the battery cables, positive first,
then negative.
PIN:
060191-001
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