5-6. CLEANING.
Inspect the exterior surfaces of Test Set, Gyro Magnetic Compass AN/ASM-61. The exterior surfaces should be free
of dust, dirt, grease, and fungus.
a.
Remove dust and loose dirt with a clean soft cloth.
Warning: Prolonged breathing of cleaning compound is dangerous. Make sure that adequate ventilation is
provided. Cleaning compound is flammable; do not use near a flame. Avoid contact with the skin; wash off any
that spills on your hands.
b. Remove grease, fungus, and ground-in dirt from the cases; use a cloth dampened (not wet) with Cleaning
Compound (FSN 7930-395-9542).
c.
Remove dust or dirt from plugs and Jacks with a brush.
Caution: Do not press on the meter face (glass) when cleaning; the meter may become damaged.
d. Clean the front panels, meter, and control knobs; use a soft clean cloth. If dirt is difficult to remove, dampen the
cloth with water; use mild soap if necessary.
5-7. TOUCHUP PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS.
Remove rust and corrosion from metal surfaces by lightly sanding them with fine sandpaper. Brush two thin coats of
paint on the bare metal to protect it from further corrosion. Refer to applicable cleaning and refinishing practices
specified in TB SIG 364. For touchup painting, use Enamel, Lusterless, Olive Drab, FSN 8010-297-0560.
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