TM 9-2330-275-14&P
Section V. GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Inspection lnstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Work Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36
4-14. GENERAL
a. These general maintenance instructions contain general shop practices and specific methods you must
be familiar with to properly maintain your dolly set. You should read and understand these practices and methods
before performing any Unit maintenance tasks.
b. Before beginning a task, find out how much repair, modification, or replacernent is needed to fix the
equipment. 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.
c. In some cases, a part may be damaged by removal. If the part appears to be good and other parts behind
it are not defective, leave it on and continue with the procedure. Here are a few simple rules
(1) Do not remove dowel pins or studs unless loose, bent, broken, or otherwise damaged.
(2) Do not remove bearings or bushings unless damaged. If you need to remove thereto access parts
behind them, pull bearings and bushings out carefully.
(3) Replace all gaskets, seals, and preformed packings.
d. The following “Initial Setup” information applies to all procedures
(1) Resources are not listed unless they apply to the procedure.
(2)
“Personnel Required” is listed only if more than one technician is required to complete the task.
e. All tags and forms attached to equipment must be checked to Ieam the reason for the equipment’s removal
from service. Modification work orders and technical bulletins must be checked for equipment changes and updates.
4-15. WORK SAFETY.
a. Observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. Always use power tools carefully.
b. Protect yourself against injury. Wear protective gear such as safety goggles or lenses, safety shoes,
rubber apron, or gloves.
c. When lifting heavy parts, have someone help you. Make sure liftng/jacking equipment is working
properly, is suitable for the assigned task, and is secure against slipping.
4-16. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
Improper cleaning methods and use of unauthorized cleaning liquids or solvents can
injure personnel and damage equipment. To prevent this, refer to TM 9-247.
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