TM 9-2330-227-14&P
WORK SAFETY - CONTINUED
WARNING
Always use power tools carefully to prevent injury to personnel.
Observe all warnings and cautions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Before beginning a task, find out how much repair, modification, or replacement is needed to fix the
equipment as described in this manual. Sometimes the reason for equipment failure can be seen
right away, and complete teardown is not necessary. Disassemble equipment only as far as
necessary to repair or replace damaged or broken parts.
All tags and forms attached to the equipment must be checked to learn the reason for removal from
service. Also, check Technical Bulletins (TB) for equipment changes and updates.
In some cases a part maybe damaged by removal. If the part appears to be good, and other parts
behind it are not defective, leave it on and continue the procedure.
Here are some simple rules:
a. Don't take out dowel pins or studs unless loose, bent, broken, or otherwise damaged.
b. Don't pull bearings or bushings unless damaged. If you must get at parts behind them,
pull out bearings or bushings carefully.
c. Replace all gaskets, seals, and preformed packings.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
Cleaning instructions will be the same for the majority of parts and components which
make up the semitrailer.
The importance of cleaning must be thoroughly understood by maintenance personnel. Great
care and effort are required in cleaning. Dirt and foreign material are a constant threat to
satisfactory maintenance, The following should apply to all cleaning, inspection repair, and
assembly operations.
a.
Clean all parts before inspection, after repair, and before assembly.
b.
Hands should be kept free of any accumulation of grease, which can collect dust, dirt, or grit.
c.
After cleaning, all parts should be covered or wrapped to protect them from dust and dirt.
Parts which are subject to rust should be lightly oiled.
STEAM CLEANING
a. Protect all electrical equipment which could be damaged by steam or moisture before
steam cleaning the exterior of the semitrailer.
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