CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. LUBRICATION
requiring lubrication clean of lubricants.
Before
3-1. Lubrication Order (LO) Requirements
lubricating the equipment, wipe all lubrication points free
Refer to the current issue of LO 5-3810-294-12 for
of dirt and grease. Clean all lubrication points after
lubrication information.
lubricating to prevent accumulation of foreign matter.
3-2. General Lubrication Instructions
c. OES Oil.
a. Storing Lubricants. Keep all lubricants in closed
(1) The crankcase oil level must be checked
containers and store in a clean, dry place away from
frequently, as oil consumption may increase.
external heat. Allow no dust, dirt, or other foreign
(2) The oil may require changing more
material to mix with the lubricants.
frequently than ususal because contamination by dilution
Keep all lubrication equipment clean and ready to use.
and sludge formation will increase under cold weather
b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts not
operation conditions.
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
equipment if operation were continued. All deficiencies
3-3. General
and shortcomings will be recorded together with the
corrective action taken on DA Form 2404 {Equipment
To insure that the model M320T2 truck crane is ready for
Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) at the earliest
operation at all times, it must be inspected sy
possible opportunity.
stematically so that defects may be discovered and
corrected before they result in serious damage or failure.
3-4. Preventive Maintenance Table
Defects discovered during operation of the unit will be
noted for future correction, to be made as soon as
Refer to Table 3-1 for a listing of preventive maintenance
operation has ceased. Stop operation immediately if a
checks and services.
deficiency
is noted during operation which would
damage the
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