TM 5-3810-306-10
Section III - MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
INTRODUCTION
This section contains maintenance procedures which are
the responsibility of the operator. The operator shall be
responsible for maintaining the good running order of all
functions and features of the Container Crane, following
the procedures provided here. When a malfunction
occurs that is beyond the scope of these procedures
(and thus beyond your responsibility) report that
malfunction to your supervisor to be serviced by a higher
maintenance level.
To ensure good running order, perform your PMCS.
Consult the PMCS for guidance in determining whether
or not the crane is available for operation.
ENGINE INSPECTION AND SERVICE
ENGINE INSPECTION
1.
Open engine access doors and inspect the following:
a.
Oil fill cap is secure.
b.
Oil dipstick is secure.
c.
All electrical wiring is secure.
d.
Coolant fill cap is secure.
e.
Evidence of oil, fuel, and coolant leaks.
2.
Close engine access doors and secure.
AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
1.
Check the air restriction indicator. If red line is low on
the scale, have Organizational Maintenance replace
filter elements.
2.
Inspect vacuator valve. The valve lips should be
open only when the engine is shut down, or running
at low idle speed. If the valve is turned inside out,
check for a clogged air cleaner inlet. Malfunction of
this valve does not reduce the air cleaner
effectiveness, but does allow the element to get dirty
faster and reduces serviceable life. If a valve is lost
or damaged, have Organizational Maintenance
replace it with a new valve of the same part number.
3.
Check the air cleaner intake pipe caps and screens
for accumulation of leaves and other debris that
could
restrict
air
flow.
Have
Organizational
Maintenance repair screens or replace caps if any
large holes are found in the screen.
4.
Check mounting hardware for security to eliminate
possible vibration of intake piping. Such vibration
leads to early failure of hoses, clamps and mounting
parts, and can cause hoses to slip off the connecting
pipes, allowing unfiltered air into the engine air
intake.
5.
Check hoses for cracks, chafing or deterioration, and
have Organizational Maintenance replace at the first
sign of probable failure.
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