TM 9-2330-271-14&P
b. Refer to FM 9-207 for instructions on
3-2. Detailed Lubrication Information
necessary preliminary lubrication of the vehicle in cold
weather areas.
a. Service intervals specified on the lubrication
order are for normal operation and where moderate
CAUTION
temperature, humidity and atmospheric conditions
.
under unusual conditions.
A lubricant fouled by dust and sand
acts as an abrasive mixture and
store in a clean, dry place away from external heat. Do
causes rapid wear of parts
not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign material to mix with
c. After operation under dusty or sandy
the lubricants. Keep all lubrication equipment clean and
conditions, clean and inspect all points of lubrication for
ready to use.
fouled lubricants. Lubricate as necessary (figs. 3-1, 3-2
3-3. Cleaning
d. After fording operation, lubricate vehicle in
a. Keep all external parts not requiring lubrication
clean of lubricants. Before lubricating the equipment,
wipe all lubrication points free of dirt and grease. Clean
3-5. Painting and Identification Marking
all lubrication points after lubricating to prevent
accumulation of foreign matter.
a. Painting. Instructions for preparation of the
b. Use dry cleaning solvent PD-680 to clean or
material for painting, methods of painting, and materials
wash grease or oil from metal parts (item 19, appendix
to be used are contained in TM 43-0139. Instructions for
F).
camouflage painting are contained in TM 5-200.
c. After parts are cleaned, rinse and dry them
b. Identification Marking.
Re-stencil the
thoroughly. Apply a light grade of oil to all polished metal
semitrailer chassis or body if the markings are not
surfaces to prevent rusting.
legible.
The markings consist of the agency
d. When authorized to install new parts, remove
identification, U. S. ARMY, and army serial number
stenciled on lower front (each side) and on the rear of
compound or protective grease, prior to installation.
Apply lubricant prescribed in lubricating order if required.
contained in TB 746-93-1. The numerals and letters are
four inches in height, of simple block type with curved
3-4. Service Intervals
lines where applicable, and painted with white semigloss
enamel to specification TT-E-489. Proceed as follows to
re-stencil the markings.
conditions where normal operation, temperatures and
humidity prevail.
3-5