Solvent and debris removal: With a clean, dry patch, wipe all parts again to remove the ________ and ________.

Solvent and debris removal: With a clean, dry patch, wipe all parts again to remove the ________ and ________.

• A. Solvent and debris
• B. Lubricant and water
• C. Heat and friction
• D. Dust and rust

Answer: (A)

When you wipe with a clean, dry patch after applying solvent, you’re removing the solvent itself and the debris that the solvent has loosened from the parts. The goal is to leave the surfaces dry and free of residue before you apply lubricant, so the parts don’t attract dirt or corrode. If solvent were left on the parts, it could affect lubrication and attract more grime; if debris remains, it can cause wear or malfunctions. This step focuses specifically on removing solvent and debris, not the lubricant or water, and not heat or friction.

When you wipe with a clean, dry patch after applying solvent, you’re removing the solvent itself and the debris that the solvent has loosened from the parts. The goal is to leave the surfaces dry and free of residue before you apply lubricant, so the parts don’t attract dirt or corrode. If solvent were left on the parts, it could affect lubrication and attract more grime; if debris remains, it can cause wear or malfunctions. This step focuses specifically on removing solvent and debris, not the lubricant or water, and not heat or friction.