TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES — Continued 0057 00 WELDS Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find a bad weld, report it to unit maintenance. ELECTRONIC WIRING AND CONNECTIONS Look for cracked or broken wires, bare wires, and loose or broken connectors. Tighten loose connectors and make sure the wires are in good shape. If cracked or broken wires, bare wires, and/or broken connectors are found, report it to unit maintenance. HOSES AND FLUID LINES While doing your PMCS, look for wear, damage, and leaks in all hoses and fluid lines. Make sure clamps and fittings are tight. Wet spots mean leaks. A stain around a fitting or connector can mean a leak. Look for these telltale signs. If a leak comes from a loose fitting or connector, tighten it. If a hose or line appears broken or worn out, report it to unit maintenance. MOUNTED ACCESSORIES Inspect that mounted accessories are secure and in place before you begin to operate your carrier. FLUID LEAKS C A U T I O N Class III leaks may cause equipment to become damaged. Do not operate equipment with Class III leaks. Report Class III leaks to your supervisor or to unit maintenance as soon as possible. NOTE You are allowed to operate equipment with minor leaks (Class I or II). How much fluid each item or system being checked or inspected can hold must be considered. When in doubt, notify unit maintenance. When operating equipment with Class I or II leaks, continue to check fluid levels as required in your PMCS. Report Class III leaks to unit maintenance for corrective action right away. Any fuel leak will make the carrier NOT READY/AVAILABLE. You need to know how fluid leaks affect your carrier. The following are definitions of the types or “classes” of leaks. You must know them to determine the status of your carrier. Learn them. Become familiar with each kind of leak and what each look like. Remember, when in doubt, NOTIFY UNIT MAINTENANCE! CLASS I Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to form drops. CLASS II Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops, but not enough to cause drops to drip from item being checked/inspected. CLASS III Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the item being checked/inspected. 0057 00-3 Change 1