TM-9-2320-260-10

TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 1985

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Table 2-2. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont’d).

ITEM

NO.

INTERVAL

ITEM TO

CHECK/

SERVICE

CREWMEMBER

PROCEDURE

NOT FULLY

MISSION

CAPABLE IF:

LOCATION

DRIVER

94

Monthly Frame

a.

Check chassis for loose or

missing screws (11) and rivets (12)

securing fifth wheel (10) to side rails

(13), and side rails (13) to vehicle

(TB 9-2300-247-40).

b.

Using a .001-inch thick feeler

b.

Loose or

gauge check for space between rivet

missing rivets.

head on the riveted frame members.

Penetration of feeler gauge between

rivet head and riveted member is

reason to suspect riveted connection

and/or rivet should be replaced.

c.

Thoroughly clean rivet and riveted

c.

Loose or

connection of all dirt, grease, and oil.

missing rivets.

Using an oil can, apply lubricating oil

around suspect rivet and riveted

connection. Allow approximately

10-20 seconds for oil to penetrate.

Wipe rivet and riveted connection free

of oil. Tap rivet with an eight-pound

hammer. Any indication of oil around

rivet indicates a loose rivet. Notify

unit maintenance to replace all loose

rivets. Check all riveted connections

for signs of movement, such as bare or

shiny spots, or other indications of

movement between rivet and framing

member. If movement is indicated, rivet

and connection are loose.

10

11

12

13