TB 43-0213
7-3.
Cleaning Procedures.
(2) Fold the windshield down and drill five
holes B on the bottom of the frame. Holes B are located
to correspond with holes A.
WARNING
e. Drilling Cab Floor (see Figure 7-5). Drill seven
When cleaning, water may be discharged in
holes in cab floor:
excess of 1200 psi (8274 kPa) from high
pressure water equipment. Serious injury
could result. Eye protection must be worn
(1) Drill holes D and C where support channels
to prevent injury.
intersect. Penetrate two metal thicknesses.
CAUTION
(2) Holes F and G are drilled 9 inches
(22.9 cm) forward of holes D and C. Penetrate two
Steam cleaning will not be used.
metal thicknesses.
a. Wash interior of framerail structures through
(3) Hole E is drilled 7 inches (17.8 cm) to the
drilled access holes to remove mud, dirt, and rust. Use
left of hole D. Penetrate two metal thicknesses.
of a high pressure washer will facilitate this process.
O b s e r v e the water flushed through the rails to
(4) Hole A is drilled 4 inches (10.2 cm) to the
determine when the structure is clean.
right of hole C. Penetrate two metal thicknesses.
b. Allow at least four hours for vehicle drying.
Additional drying time may be required if unfavorable
(5) Hole B is drilled 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) to the
weather conditions exist. Compressed air may be used
right of hole C. Penetrate two metal thicknesses.
to speed up the drying process.
(6) Holes H and I are drilled 18 inches (45.8
c. Prime and paint those areas showing bare metal.
Allow painted areas time to dry before rustproofing.
cm) from the rear of holes C and D.
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Figure 7-5. Drilling Cab Floor.
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