Section VIII. MAINTENANCE OF AXLES

(a) Remove the control box cover.

(3) Inspect for loose or missing hardware,

(b) Loosen nuts securing fuses (9)

cracks, dents, scorched areas, frayed wiring, or other

defects.

and remove fuses.

(4) Replace defective contacts. Tighten

(2) Cleaning and inspection.

loose hardware. Report other defects to next higher

(a) Wipe with a clean, dry cloth.

level of maintenance.

(b) Inspect fuse and fuse holder for

c. Installation. Installation of contacts is the

cracks, breaks, corrosion, loose connections, or other

reverse of removal.

defects.

4-25. Storage Battery, Connector and Cables

a. Removal.

(3) Installation. Installation is the reverse

(1) Remove the battery compartment cover

of removal.

panels (para 4-52).

4-22. Accelerator Switch

(2) Release the receptacle latch (fig. 4-2)

Refer to figure 4-6. Remove the cover by removing the

and remove cable connector.

four screws and lockwashers. Inspect for worn or burnt

(3)

Cover battery with nonconductive

contacts, insulation, or components, corrosion, broken

material.

wires or components, loose or missing hardware, or

other defects. Replace cover. Report any defects to next

WARNING

higher level of maintenance.

Use a device capable of lifting 3000

4-23. Directional Control Switch

Refer to figure 2-1. Inspect for breaks, dents, cracks,

pounds or more. Injury to personnel

loose or missing hardware, or other defects. Tighten

or damage to the battery could result

loose mounting hardware. Report all other defects to

from use of a weaker lifting device.

next higher level of maintenance.

4-24. Contactors.

(4) Connect a suitable lifting device and

a. Removal of Contactor Contacts (fig. 4-2).

carefully remove battery.

(1) Remove control box cover by removing

b. Cleaning and Inspection.

the six screws.

(1) Clean corrosion and dirt from battery

(2)

Remove the Contactor contact by

with an approved cleaning solution (Federal Specification

removing the nut and lockwasher.

P-D-680). Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

(3) Repeat for each contacts requiring

(2) Inspect for cracks, breaks, loose battery

replacement.

posts or interconnecting strips, frayed cables or wiring, or

b. Inspection.

other defects.

(1) Inspect contacts for wear and pitting.

(3) Replace defective receptacle or battery.

(2) Inspect armatures for cracks, dents,

c. Test and Service. (para 4-1).

scorching, or other defects.

d. Installation. Installation is the reverse of

removal.

Section VIII. MAINTENANCE OF AXLES

(2)

Whenever wheel assemblies are

4-26. General

removed, inspect ends of axle for excessive wear,

Maintenance of the axles consists of servicing the

scoring, or other defects.

differential and inspecting the steering axle assembly.

(3) Report defects to next higher level of

4-27. Drive Axle Assembly

maintenance.

a. Inspection (fig. 4-7).

b. Service. Grease end of axle before replacing

(1) Inspect for cracks, dents, oil or grease

wheel assemblies. Refer to Army Lubrication Order LO

leakage, loose or missing hardware, or other defects.

10-3930-625-12 for grade and type of lubricant.

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