TM-5-2330-378-14-P

SEMITRAILER, LOWBED: 40 TON CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER M870 AND M870A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

JUNE 1999
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4-20.
INSPECTIONINSTRUCTIONS
(continued).
e.
Inspect airlines, fittings, and connectorsfor leaks bycoating fittings and connectors with solution of detergent
(item 4, Appendix F) and water. No leakage is permissible.
f.
Inspect bearings in accordance with TIVI9-214.
4-21.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS.
a.
Any repairprocedure peculiarto a specific partorcomponent iscovered in the section or paragraph relating
tothatitem. After repair, clean all parts thoroughly to prevent dirt, metal chips, or other foreign material from
entering any working parts.
b.
Repair castings, forgings, and machined parts using the following instructions:
1 .
Refer to TC 9-237 for instructions on repairing minor cracked castings or forgings.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective goggles and
gloves and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open IF
lame or excessive heat.
2. Repair minor damage to machined surfaces with a fine mill file or abrasive cloth dipped in drycleaning
solvent (item 19, Appendix F).
3.
Replace any deeply nicked machined surface that could affect the assembled operation.
4.
Repair minor damage to threaded capscrew holes with thread tap of same size, to prevent cutting
oversize.
c.
Refer to paragraph 4-51 for maintenance on metal lines, flexible lines (hoses), and metal fittings.
4-22.
TAGGING HOSES AND TUBES.
a.
As soon as first hose or tube is disconnected, write the number "l " on two tags (Item 20, Appendix F). Secure
one tag to the hose or tube and the other tag to the nipple or fitting. After disconnecting the second hose or
tube, write the number "2" on two tags. Secure one tag to the hose ortube and the othertag to the nipple or
fitting. Do the same for all hoses and tubes.
b.
Note which numbers you used, in pencil, on the art in this manual. This will help you retag properly when you
remove tags from some parts to perform cleaning and maintenance work.
c.
Remove all tags when finished.
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