TM-5-5420-203-14
BRIDGE, ARMORED VEHICLE LAUNCHED, SCISSORING TYPE CLASS 60 & CLASS 70 ALUMINUM, 60 FOOT SPAN; FOR M48A5 AND M60 LAUNCHER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
JUNE 1991
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CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
3-1. GENERAL.
Lubrication will:
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Reduce wear to the mating areas of the bridge.
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Extend the life of the bridge.
Lubricate:
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More often during periods of training and severe weather.
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Prior to use, when possible.
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During extended periods of use.
. After washing and fording.
MATERIAL:
Grease, Automotive and Artillery (item 1, Appendix D)
NOTE LUBRICATE ALL CABLE CONNECTING POINTS,
HARDWARE PINS, ETC., AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY OR
BI-YEARLY. LUBRICATE PRIOR TO STORAGE.
LUBRICATION METHODS:
1.
2.
3.
Heavy application 1/16 to 1/8 in. deep.
Light application (film) to retard corrosion.
Mechanical application using grease gun.
3-1
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