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
TM-5-2330-378-14-P - Page 90 of 524
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SectionII. SERVICEUPONRECEIPT
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4-5
General
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4-2
4-6
Inspection
Instructions
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4-2
4-7
Servicing
Instructions
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4-2
4-5. GENERAL.
When a new, used, or reconditioned
M870/M870A1
semitrailer
is received, determine whether it has been properly
prepared for service and is capable of carrying out its mission by performing the inspection instructions
in paragraph
4-6 and the servicing instructions
in paragraph 4-7.
4-6. INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS.
a.
Refer to DD Form 1397 for procedures
on unpacking the M870/M870A1
semitrailer.
b.
Remove all straps, plywood, tape, seals, and wrappings.
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.
C.
Remove rust preventive compound from coated exterior parts of the M870/M870A1 semitrailer using
drycleaning solvent (item 19, Appendix F) and rags (Item 15, Appendix F).
d.
Inspect semitrailer for damage incurred during shipment. Also check to see if the equipment has been
modified.
e.
Check the equipment
against the packing list to make sure the shipment is complete.
Report any
discrepancies
in accordance
with instructions
in DA Pam 738-750.
4-7.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS.
a.
Perform all Operator/Crew
and Unit preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) listed in Tables 2-
1 and 4-1. Schedule the next PMCS on DID Form 314.
b.
Lubricate all lubrication
points as described in Appendix J, regardless of interval.
C.
Report any problems on DA Form 2407.
d.
Perform a break-in road test of 25 miles (40.23 km) at a maximum speed of 55 miles per hour (88 kph).
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