TM-9-2350-247-20-1 Unit Maintenance Manual Volume 1 M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-20-1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS), INCLUDING LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS — Continued 0128 00 1) Clean inner and outer surfaces of casting with cleaning compound (WP 0542 00, Item 9). Dry casting with compressed air. 2) Remove sludge and gum deposits with brush (WP 0542 00, Item 30). 3) Blow out all tapped holes with compressed air. i. BEARINGS. Bearings require special cleaning techniques. See TM 9-214 for cleaning and maintenance procedures for bearings. j. BATTERIES. See TM 9-6140-200-14 to service batteries. k. OIL PASSAGES. 1) Make sure oil passages are not clogged. 2) Clean oil passages and break up any sludge or gum deposits. WARNING Air pressure in excess of 30 psi (207 kpa) can injure personnel. Do not direct pressurized air at yourself or others. Always wear goggles. 2) Flush oil passages with cleaning compound (WP 0542 00, Item 9). Dry parts with compressed air. l. OIL SEALS, ELECTRIC CABLES, AND FLEXIBLE HOSES. C A U T I O N Cleaning compound causes leather, rubber, and synthetic materials to become brittle. Do not use cleaning compound to clean seals, cables, and flexible hoses. l. Clean seals, cables, and flexible hoses with general purpose detergent (WP 0542 00, Item 16) and water. Dry with wiping rag (WP 0542 00, Item 45). WARNING Air pressure in excess of 30 psi (207 kpa) can injure personnel. Do not direct pressurized air at yourself or others. Always wear goggles. m. INSERTS. Blow out insert holes with compressed air. n. GASKETS. If a gasket is being removed, scrape old gasket material and sealant off mating surface. Clean mating surface with cleaning compound (WP 0542 00, Item 9). Dry with wiping rag (WP 0542 00, Item 45). 3. INSPECTION All removed parts must be inspected with care. Replace parts if damage or wear exceeds allowable limits. 0128 00-8 Change 1