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GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION.
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Electrical System Components and Wiring.
WARNING
Cleaning compound can cause skin rash and can give off harmful vapors. To avoid injury, use in a
well-ventilated area. Wash immediately with soap and water if compound gets on skin or clothing.
(d)
Remove any corrosion and other contaminants inside the connector or receptacle with cleaning
compound MIL-C-81302 on a pipe cleaner, acid swabbing brush or cotton swab. Remove external corrosion by scrubbing
with aluminum abrasive material.
(e)
Put about one ounce of cleaning compound MIL-C-81302, for each connector being cleaned, in an
applicator bottle. Wash the connector shell and pins with compound. Hold connector with openings for pins (sockets)
pointed slightly downward, when possible, while spraying compound into socket openings. This will rinse away loose
corrosion products, dirt and other contaminants.
(f)
Wipe away any excess spray with a lint-free cloth.
WARNING
Before removing any component of electrical system, be sure VEHICLE MASTER POWER switch is
set to OFF. You can get electrical burns if power is on.
(g)
Clean dirt, grease, dust and old compounds off cable harnesses and parts by dipping them into
container filled with cleaning compound MIL-C-81302. Shake parts in compound or wipe them clean in lint-free cloth.
Clean dirt, grease and dust from recessed areas with acid-swabbing brush or lint-free cloth. Dry components completely
with low pressure (25 to 30 psi) dry compressed air, or with a clean, lint-free cloth.
(h)
Remove rust from parts other than connector parts by scraping, wire brushing or both. If rust
damage is too great, or is on small thin parts that would be weakened by rust, you may need to replace the part. Find the
cause of the rust and correct the problem.
WARNING
Cleaning compound can cause skin rash and can give off harmful vapors. To avoid injury, use in a
well-ventilated area. Wash immediately with soap and water if compound gets on skin or clothing.
Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi. Use only with effective chip
guarding and personal protective equipment (goggles/shield, gloves, etc.).
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