6-36. Pintle Hook Service
Remove all rust and corrosion from the pintle hook and
6-33. Steering Wheel Inspection
paint it in accordance with TM 9-213. Lubricate the
Check for cracks or other visible damage. Check for
hinge pin with the lubricant listed in the current LO,
excessive play in the steering wheel.
according to the interval also listed.
6-34. Steering Hose and Fitting Inspection
6-37. Outrigger Service
Check the hoses and fittings from the steering pump to
Refer to figure 6-8 and clean all rust and corrosion from
the steering gear assembly (under the steering column)
the outrigger boxes, jackscrews, and jack floats. Paint
for leaks, worn areas, and loose connections.
the outrigger boxes and jack floats in accordance with
TM 9-213. Lubricate the jackscrews with the lubricant
6-35. Boom Rest Inspection
listed in the current LO, according to the interval also
Check boom rest for rust, corrosion or damage. Check
listed.
that the wooden boom rest support is not worn to the
point that the-boom hits the steel cross member when
lowered.
(REAR SHOWN, FRONT SIMILAR) ME 3810-288-12/-12
Figure 6-8. Outrigger service.
end of the speedometer and tachometer drive cables
6-38. Shock Absorber Inspection
and tighten if necessary. Clean the end of the drive
Check the rubber grommets on each shock absorber for
cables to prevent dirt from entering the cable housing.
excessive wear. When the vehicle is in motion. check
for excessive bouncing. Report any deficiencies to
6-41. Distributor (Ignitor) Service.
organizational maintenance.
Refer to paragraph 3-16 for inspection and service of the
distributor.
6-39. Data Plate Inspection
Inspect all data plates for readability, loose screws and
6-42. Fire Extinguisher Service.
nuts, or other physical damage. Report any deficiency to
organizational maintenance.
Service the carrier fire extinguisher in the same 'manner
as the crane fire extinguisher. Refer to paragraph 3-42
and service the carrier fire extinguisher.
6-40. Speedometer and Tachometer Drive Service
Check the tightness of the knurled nuts at each
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