TM-5-4210-249-13-P-3

TACTICAL FIRE FIGHTING TRUCK (TFF) MODEL M1142

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (INCLUDING DEPOT REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS); PART 3 OF 4

FEBRUARY 2009

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TM 5-4210-249-13&P-3

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DRAFT

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FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE

PNEUMATIC SPRING REPLACEMENT

INITIAL SETUP:

REMOVAL

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Do not allow compartment door to drop.

Compartment door is heavy and can cause

injury if dropped on hands or head.

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Pneumatic springs must be replaced when compartment doors start to drift down

when in open position or when they are no longer able to push up on compartment

door when opening.

Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel or damage

to equipment.

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Note position of pneumatic spring prior to removal to ensure proper installation.

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All pneumatic springs are removed the same way.

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WARNING

ICON 08,10

Tools and Special Tools

Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s: Automotive

(WP 0622, Item 27)

Materials/Parts

Locknut (2)

Personnel Required

MOS 63B Wheeled vehicle mechanic (2)

References

WP 0615, Fig. 148, 151, 152, 153, 155

Equipment Conditions

Water pump engine OFF (WP 0022)

Engine OFF (TM 9-2320-347-10)

Wheels chocked (TM 9-2320-347-10)

Compartment door open (WP 0010)