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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APPENDIXJ
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Paragraph
Page
Number
Paragraph Title
Number
J-1
General
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J.1
J-2
Specific Lubrication
Instructions
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J-1
J-1.
GENERAL.
NOTE
These instructions are MANDATORY.
a.
The M870/M870A1
semitrailers
must receive lubrication with approved lubricants at recommended
intervals
in order to be mission-ready
at all times.
b.
The KEY (p. J-4) lists lubricants to be used in all temperature
ranges and shows the intervals.
C.
The Lubrication
Chart (pp. J-3 through J-5) shows lubrication points, items to be lubricated,
required
lubricants,
and recommended
intervals for lubrication.
d.
The lowest level of maintenance
authorized to lubricate a point is indicated in parentheses
on the Lubrication
Chart by use of (C) for Operator/Crew
or (0) for Unit maintenance.
Any special lubricating instructions
required are contained
in the NOTES section of the chart.
e.
Recommended
intervals are based on normal conditions of operation, temperature,
and humidity.
When
operating
under extreme conditions,
lubricants
should always be changed more frequently.
When in doubt,
notify your supervisor.
J-2.
SPECIFIC LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
a.
Keep all lubricants in a closed container and store in a clean, dry place away from extreme heat. Keep
container
covers clean and do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign material to mix with lubricants.
Keep all
lubrication equipment
clean and ready for use.
b.
Maintain a record of lubrication performed and report any problems noted during lubrication.
Referto DA Pam
738-750 for maintenance
forms and procedures
for recording and reporting any findings.
WARNING
Wipe
excess lubricant
from the area of brakeshoe
linings to prevent
grease from
soaking the linings.
If brakeshoe
linings become soaked,
have Unit maintenance
replace
them.
Failure to follow this warning
may cause
brakes
to malfunction,
resulting in serious injury or death to personnel.
C.
Keep brakeshoe
linings and all external parts not requiring lubrication free of lubricants.
After lubrication, wipe
off excess oil or grease to prevent accumulation
of foreign matter.
J-1
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