MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICA TION 265

protective Carnuba - based wax recommended after washing for longer term protection from road salts and spotting.

Cab and Hood

• Soften the dirt your cab with plenty water and

• Clean truck with a soft sponge/brush starting the roof and working downward using slight pressure.

• Use mild Never use strong soaps chemical Any commercially available cleaner designed specifically for automotive finishes may used for cleaning the cab and hood The company and Mequiar ’ have a complete line automotive cleaning products available that are approved for use MACK

• Rinse the sponge brush often keep clean.

• clean wheels and dirtier areas with a separate This will help avoid scratching body paint with grit from other

• Rinse truck thoroughly with water and wipe dry with a soft clean chamois all cotton towels avoid surface scratches and water spotting.

Caution

not clean the underside the without otecting your hands and Y may injur e yourself sharp - edged

Chassis

• W ash away excess dirt and grime with water from a hose.

• Use a mild detergent/soap and a soft brush remove road grime and salts that can collect the

• Rinse thoroughly with a hose.

Note: Cleaning your chassis a regular basis will help deter accelerated corrosion and rust the frame and Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect the frame. these are not removed a timely manner , accelerated corrosion can occur fuel and other components even though they have corrosion protection.