CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER OVERVIEW

The purpose of this chapter is to provide you with lubrication

instructions and troubleshooting procedures to help you keep your

equipment in good running order.

Index

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Section

Lubrication Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Operator/Crew Troubleshooting Procedures . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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General Lubrication Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Lubrication Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Lubrication Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

lubrication points after lubrication to prevent accumula-

3-1. GENERAL LUBRICATION

tion of foreign matter.

INFORMATION

c. Points of Lubrication. Refer to the lubrication

order for lubrication points, and intervals of lubrication.

This section contains general lubrication instructions in

addition to those included in the lubrication order.

3-3. LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS

3-2. LUBRICATION INFORMATION

a. For lubrication under normal conditions, refer to

the lubrication order.

a. Care of Lubricants. Keep all/lubricants in clean,

closed containers and store in a dry area away from

external heat. Don't allow dust, dirt, or other foreign

b. For instructions on lubrication in weather below

matter to mix with lubricants during storage or use. Keep

zero degree F (-18 degrees C), refer to TM 9-207.

all lubrication equipment clean and ready for use.

c. For lubrication before and after fording, refer to

b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts that do not

TM 9-238.

require lubrication free of lubricants. Wipe all dirt and

d. After operating in dusty or sandy conditions, clean

other foreign matter from lubrication points using a clean

cloth. Clean caps, covers, and plugs and surrounding

and inspect all lubrication points. Lubricate vehicle in

area before removing them from the vehicle. Clean

accordance with the lubrication order.