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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SPECIFIC LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued).

d.

Refer to FIVI9-207 for lubrication instructions

in cold weather.

e.

After operation in mud or in sandy or dusty conditions, clean and inspect all points of lubrication for fouled

lubricants.

Change lubricants as required.

f.

Intervals (on-condition

or hard time) and related man-hour times are based on normal operation.

The man-

hour time specified is the time you need to do all services prescribed for a particular interval.

Decrease the

intervals if your lubricants are contaminated

or if you are operating equipment

under adverse conditions,

including longerthan

usual operating hours. The intervals may be extended during periods of low activity.

If

extended,

adequate

preservation

precautions

must be taken.

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 flame or excessive heat.

9.

Clean all fittings and areas around lubrication points with drycleaning solvent (Item 19, Appendix F), or

equivalent,

before lubricating

equipment.

After lubrication,

wipe off excess oil or grease to prevent

accumulation

of foreign matter.

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