LO-5-5420-202-13 Lubrication Order for M48A5 M60A1 BRIDGE LAUNCHER AVLB Download
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LO 5-5420-202-13 Card 22 of 22 NOTES: WARNING FRH fluid may cause irritation to the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wear protective goggles, gloves, and clothing. If FRH fluid comes in contact with eyes or skin, flush the area with water. Failure to comply may result in injury or illness to personnel. Cleaning Compound (MIL-PRF-680) is flammable and may cause irritation to the eyes or skin. Use in well ventilated areas and keep away from heat and open flames. Wear protective goggles, gloves, and clothing. If compound comes in contact with eyes, flush immediately with water. If compound comes in contact with skin, wash with soap and water. Failure to comply may result in injury, illness or death to personnel. 17. HYDRAULIC FILTER. Remove cartridge. Filter cartridge can be removed without draining hydraulic system. Clean with cleaning compound, (MIL-PRF-680), and dry by shaking. Replace cartridge with engine running, operate hydraulic controls for five minutes. Check for leaks. Check FRH fluid Ievel and fill as required. 18. BRAKE APPLY LEVERS. Semiannually, when powerplant is removed, for scheduled maintenance, remove brake Iever covers; clean and coat all moving parts with CLP. Install cover and gasket. (MIL-PRF-63460). 19. FINAL DRIVE. a) Check oil level semiannually. Check more frequently if there is evidence of Ieakage. Check before operating vehicle when oil is cold. To check oil level, remove oil level plug. If final drive has been overfilled, allow excess oil to drain into a suitable container. It is normal for a small quantity of oil (approximately two or three tablespoons) trapped behind plug to run out as the plug is removed. Make sure oil level is up to lower edge of plug hole. Carefully insert finger into level plug hole and feel for oil. Check oil for metal content. If oil level is low, install level plug, remove fill plug, add oil. Allow oil to settle. Recheck oil level. Repeat procedure, as necessary, until proper level is reached. DO NOT OVERFILL. Clean and install fill and level plugs. Drain every two years, biennial. To drain, remove drain plug from bottom of housing. Drain only after operation while oil is warm. After draining, clean and install drain plug. Refill to proper level as outlined above. Whenever oil is checked or changed, check magnetic plug for metal shavings. b) When temperatures are constantly below 10°F (-12°C) for 7 or more days, change oil to OEA-30, MIL-PRF-46167. c) Remove and install breather (if equipped) at time of semiannual power plant removal.