Section III. GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TM 9-2320-269-34-1

Section III. GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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Cleaning ..................................................

Preshop Analysis ....................................

Fluid Disposal .........................................

Repair......................................................

Inspection ...............................................

Work Safety ............................................

PRESHOP ANALYSIS

The purpose of preshop analysis is to find out how much repair, modification, or replacement is needed to fix the

equipment as outlined in this manual. Sometimes the reason for equipment failure can be seen right away, and therefore

complete teardown is not necessary for repair. Disassemble equipment only as far as necessary to repair or replace

broken parts.

All tags and forms attached to the equipment must be checked to find the reason for removal from service. Also, check all

Modification Work Orders (MWO) and Technical Bulletins (TB) for equipment changes and updates.

In some cases, you may damage a part just by removing it. If the part appears to be good, and you are sure parts behind

it are not defective, leave it in place and continue with the procedure. Here are a few simple rules:

1. Don't remove dowel pins unless bent, broken, or damaged.

2. Don't pull off bearings or bushings unless they are defective. If you have to get at parts behind bearings or

bushings, use the proper tool for the job, and pull off very carefully.

3. Replace all cotter pins, gaskets, lockwashers, locknuts, oil seals, and preformed packings.

WORK SAFETY

Before you start a task, think about the risks and hazards to your personal safety and to others. Wear protective gear

such as safety goggles or lenses, safety shoes, hard hat, rubber apron, or gloves.

When lifting heavy parts, have someone help you. Make sure that lifting equipment or Jacking tools are working properly,

that they meet the weight requirement of the part to be lifted, and that they are securely fastened to the part.

Always use power tools carefully.

Observe all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES found in this manual.

CLEANING

All parts must be cleaned before Inspection and assembly and after repair. If a part Is removed from the truck, wipe away

grease and grime before removal so that debris will not fall Into other parts.

Solvent burns easily. Solvent fumes can explode. Do not smoke or allow open flame nearby when using

solvent. Failure to observe these precautions could cause serious injury or death.

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