TM 9-2330-386-14&P
CHAPTER3
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
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Section
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Lubrication Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
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Operator Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
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Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Lubrication Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Lubrication Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-1 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
This section contains general lubrication instructions in addition to those
contained in the lubrication chart.
a .C a r e of Lubricants
Keep all lubricants in clean, closed containers and store
in a dry area away from external heat. D o n ' t a l l o w d u s t , d i r t , o r o t h e r f o r e i g n
matter to mix with lubricants during storage or use. Keep all lubrication equipment
clean and ready for use.
b. C l e a n i n g . K e e p a l l e x t e r n a l
parts that do not require lubrication free of
lubricants. Wipe all dirt and other
foreign matter from lubrication points using a
clean cloth. Clean container covers
and surrounding area before removing them. Clean
lubrication points after lubrication
to prevent accumulation of foreign matter.
c . L u b r i c a t i o n P o i n t s . Refer to the lubrication chart for lubrication points and
the proper intervals of lubrication.
3-2 LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS.
a. For lubrication under normal conditions, refer to the lubrication chart on the
following page.
b . F o r i n s t r u c t i o n s o n l u b r i c a t i o n i n w e a t h e r b e l o w O F , refer to FM 9-207.
c. For lubrication before and after fording, refer to TM 9-238.
d. After operating in mud, dust, sand, or other unusual conditions, clean and
inspect all lubrication points. Lubricate semitrailer in accordance with lubrication
chart on following page.
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