TM 5-4810-288-12
CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR'S AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE REPAIR
PART, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
b. No special tools or equipment are required by
3-1. Tool and Equipment
the operator or organizational maintenance personnel for
a. Basic issue tools and repair parts issued with or
maintenance of the Model M320T Truck Crane.
authorized for the Model M320T Truck Crane are listed
in the Basic Issue Items List, Appendix B of this manual.
Section II. LUBRICATION
3-2. General Lubrication Information
For lubrication instructions refer to the current
lubrication order (LO 5-3810-288-12).
Figure 3-1. Not used. See current lubrication order.
3-3. Detailed Lubrication Information
c. OES Oil.
a. General. Keep all lubricants in closed containers
(1) The crankcase oil level must be checked
and store in a clean, dry place away from external heat.
frequently, as oil consumption may increase.
Allow no dust, dirt, or other foreign material to mix with
(2) The oil may require changing more frequently
the lubricants. Keep all lubrication equipment clean and
than usual because contamination by dilution and sudge
ready to use.
formation will increase under cold weather operation
b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts not requiring
conditions.
lubrication clean of lubricants. Before lubricating the
d. Oil Filter Service. Service the oil filter as
equipment, wipe all lubrication points free of dirt and
illustrated in figure 3-27.
grease. Clean all lubrication points after lubricating to
prevent
accumulation
of
foreign
matter.
Section III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
has ceased. Stop operation immediately if a deficiency
3-4. General
is noted during operation which would damage the
To insure that the Model M320T Truck Crane is ready for
equipment if operation were continued. All deficiencies
operation at all times, it must be inspected systematically
and shortcomings will be recorded together with the
so that defects may be discovered and corrected before
corrective action taken on DA Form 2404 at the earliest
they result in serious damage or failure. The necessary
possible opportunity.
preventive maintenance checks and services to be
performed are listed and described in paragraph 3-5.
3-5. Preventive Maintenance Checks and
The item numbers indicate the sequence of minimum
inspection requirements. Defects discovered during
Services
operation of the unit will be noted for future correction, to
See table 3-1 for a tabulated listing of preventive
be made as soon as operation
maintenance checks and services.
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