TM 9-2330-390-14&P
4-9.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (Con't).
e.
Bearings. Clean bearings in accordance with TM 9-214.
f.
General Cleaning Covered by Other Manuals. Refer to TM 9-247, Materials Used for Cleaning,
Preserving, Abrading and Cementing Ordnance Materiel and Related Materials Including Chemicals, for additional
cleaning instructions.
4-10. PRESERVATION OF PARTS.
Unpainted metal parts that will not be installed immediately after cleaning may be covered with a thin coat of
lubricating oil (Item 23, Appendix F).
4-11. PAINTING.
a.
On painted areas where paint has been removed, paint in accordance with procedures outlined in
TM 43-0139 and TB 43-0209.
b.
For camouflage painting instructions, refer to FM 20-3.
4-12. INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTE
All damaged areas should be marked for repair or replacement.
a.
All components and parts must be carefully checked to determine if they are serviceable for use, can be
repaired, or must be scrapped.
b.
Inspect drilled and tapped (threaded) holes for the following:
(1)
Wear, distortion, cracks, and any other damage in or around holes.
(2)
Threaded areas for wear distortion (stretching) and evidence of cross-threading.
c.
Inspect metal lines, flexible lines or hoses, and metal fittings and connectors for the following:
(1)
Metal lines for sharp kinks, cracks, bad bends, and dents.
(2)
Flexible lines or hoses for fraying, evidence of leakage, and loose metal fittings or connectors.
(3)
Metal fittings and connectors for thread damage and worn or rounded hex heads.
d.
Inspect castings, forgings, and machined metal parts for the following:
(1)
Machined surfaces for nicks, burrs, raised metal wear, and corrosion.
(2)
Inner and outer surfaces for breaks and cracks.
e.
Inspect bearings in accordance with TM 9-214.
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