TM-5-3805-264-13-P
TRUCK, DUMP, HEAVY, BODY M917A1 AND M917A2
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
JUNE 2014
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
INITIAL SETUP:
Materials/Parts
Detergent, General Purpose: Liquid
(WP 0112, Table 1, Item 9)
References
WP 0005
WP 0073
GENERAL
Lubrication and cleaning are the only maintenance procedures performed by the operator.
Lubrication instructions are in (WP 0073).
Cleaning instructions are in this work package.
CLEANING
1.
Road grime, mud, dust, salt, and material deposits inside dump body reduce payload and cause corrosion.
Clean dump body whenever these materials begin to accumulate.
a.
With dump body completely lowered, use tailgate release control valve lever to release tailgate
(WP 0005).
WARNING
Wear eye protection when using high-pressure stream of water, stiff broom, or brush
to clean dump body. DO NOT direct stream of water at one's self or other personnel.
Failure to comply may result in personnel injury.
b.
Use a high-pressure stream of water to clean the interior and outer sides.
c.
Use a stiff broom or brush and detergent to remove remaining dirt from interior and outer sides.
d.
Raise dump body and support it with body props (WP 0005). Rinse inside of box. Clean underside of
dump body with a high-pressure stream of water.
e.
Use a stiff broom or brush and detergent to remove remaining dirt from underside of dump body.
f.
Leave dump body raised until it is thoroughly dry.
g.
When dry, lower dump body. Close and secure tailgate.
2.
Cargo cover may be cleaned as required using a high-pressure stream of water.
END OF TASK
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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