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TMAX™ Owner’s Manual
General TMAX Body Washing Instructions
New Paint Care and Cleaning Procedures during Initial Ownership and Beyond
Washing the TMAX body:
Follow the parameters above while washing the body at least once per week, especially
when exposed to a dusty, acidic, or alkaline environment. This will maximize durability of
the paint, wiring, and rubber material by removing corrosive substances collected from
roads or job sites. When washing the body, avoid direct water spray toward electrical
components such as floodlights, radio remote receivers, the VEC center, and areas of the
body which may have rock chips. Avoid the use of stiff bristles. Use of a soft cloth or felt
brush is recommended.
Although contact with anti-freeze, gasoline, hydraulic fluid, oil, or windshield washer fluid is
expected with this type of equipment, washing these products from your paint surface in
a timely manner will greatly enhance the life of your paint finish. Some compounds could
be especially damaging to the paint finish and should be removed as soon as possible by
rinsing with warm water at a minimum.
Exposure time causing potential paint damage by hydraulic fluid and oil
is reduced if the paint surface is hot.
0 to 30 days past manu-
facturing date
30 to 60 days past manu-
facturing date
After 60 days past manu-
facturing date
Any day paint surface is
hot due to exposure to
daylight
Water-only Rinse
to Clean
• low pressure
• no soap
Wax
Handheld
Pressure
Washer
• distance > 4 inches
• pressure < 1700 psi
• water temp < 120º F
• neutral pH detergent
Automated
Wash System
• pressure < 1700 psi
• water temp < 120º F
• neutral pH detergent
• non-abrassive brushes
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