CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. LUBRICATION
6-1.
Lubrication order (LO) Requirements
6-2.
General Lubrication Instructions
Refer to the current issue of LO 5-3810-294-12 for
Refer to paragraph 3-2 for general
lubrication
lubrication information.
instructions.
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
equipment if operation were continued. All deficiencies
6-3.
General
and shortcomings will be recorded together with the
To insure that the model M320T2 truck crane is ready for
corrective action taken on DA Form 2404 (equipment
operation at all times, it must be inspected systematically
inspection and maintenance worksheet) at the earliest
so that defects may be discovered and corrected before
possible opportunity.
they result in serious damage or failure.
Defects
discovered during operation of the unit will be noted for
6-4.
Preventive Maintenance Table
future correction, to be made, as soon as operation has
Refer to table 6-1 for a listing of preventive maintenance
ceased. Stop operation immediately if a deficiency is
checks and services.
noted during operation which would damage the
Table 6-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Item
Interval
B-Before operation
A-After operation
M-Monthly
no.
Operator
Org.
D-During operation
W-Weekly
Q-Quartely
Daily
W
M
Q
Item to be inspected
Procedure
Reference
B
D
A
X
X
FUEL SUPPLY
Keep tank full
X
X
RADIATOR
Fill to 3/4 inch above baffle plate
X
BATTERIES
Check electrolyte level and tightness of
connections. Fill to 3/8 inch approx.)
above the plates. In freezing weather, run
the engine for one hour after adding
water.
FIRE
Check for broken seal and correct weight
EXTINGUISHER
X
HYRAULIC
Check level and add oil if necessary.
STEERING
RESERVOIR
X
AIR CL.EANER
Check oil cup and clean if necessary
X
TIRE AIR
Check pressure. Pressure should be 75 psi
PRESSURE
CONTROLS
With the unit running, operate each control
and see that the control functions
X
properly.
GAUGES AND
Normal readings are:
Coolant temperature-160 to 200 F.
INSTRUMENTS
Engine oil pressure-35 to 45 psi
Tachometer 3100 rpm (maximum)
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