TM 9-2320-280-10
Change 1
2-61
Cleaning Materials Used to Remove
Surface
Oil/Grease
Salt/Mud/Dust/Debris
Surface Rust/Corrosion
Body
Detergent; water; rags.
Soapy water; soft brush;
Corrosion-removing com-
damp and dry rags.
pound; bristle brush; dry
rags; and lubricating oil.*
Vehicle Interior
Detergent; damp and
Damp and dry rags.
Corrosion-removing com-
(Metals)
dry rags.
pound; bristle brush; dry
rags; and lubricating oil.*
Glass
Window cleaning
Window cleaning
Not applicable.
compound; dry rags.
compound; dry rags.
Ballistic Glass
Detergent; soapy water, Detergent; soapy water;
Not applicable.
plastic polish; dry rags.
plastic polish; dry rags.
Plastic Windows
Soapy water; cream
Soapy water; cream
Not applicable.
cleaner; dry rags.***
cleaner; dry rags.***
Vehicle Interior
Water; damp and dry
Soapy water; damp and
Not applicable.
(Seats and Straps) rags.
dry rags.
Frame
Detergent rinsed with
Soapy water; damp and
Corrosion-removing com-
water; dry rags.
dry rags.
pound; wire brush; dry
rags; and lubricating oil.*
Engine and
Drycleaning solvent;
Soapy water; soft wire
Bristle brush; warm
Transmission
water; rags.
brush; damp and dry rags. water; and dry rags.
Radiator
Not applicable.
Low pressure water or
Not applicable.
air; soapy water; damp
and dry rags.
Oil Cooler
Not applicable.
Low pressure water or
Not applicable.
air; soapy water; damp
and dry rags.**
Master Cylinder
Detergent; rinsed with
Soapy water; damp and
Not applicable.
soapy water, dry rags.
dry rags.
Rubber
Damp and dry rags.
Damp and dry rags.
Not applicable.
Insulation
Tires
Soapy water; damp rags. Soapy water; damp rags.
Not applicable.
Wood
Detergent; water;
Low pressure water;
Not applicable.
damp and dry rags.
soapy water; damp and
dry rags.
* After cleaning, apply light grade of lubricating oil to all unprotected surfaces to prevent
continued rust.
** Cleaning between oil cooler and radiator. If more space is needed to clean mud and debris
between the oil cooler and radiator, refer to unit maintenance.
Operator Participation. Operator may perform this cleaning procedure under the supervision
of unit level maintenance.
***After cleaning window zippers, apply zipper lubricant (appendix D, item 29).
Table 2-1. General Cleaning Instructions
NOTE
For removal of fungus and mold on soft top vehicle windows,
refer to para. 3-18.
