TM-9-2320-260-10

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 1985
TM-9-2320-260-10

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e. Troublespots.
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WARNING
.
Drycleaning solvent is flammable, Do not use near open flame.
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby when solvent is used. Use only in
well-ventilated work place. Fire and serious injury can result.
.
NOTE
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Dirt, grease, oil. and debris may cover up a serious problem. Clean as
you check. Follow precautions printed on container. Use drycleaning
solvent on all metal surfaces. Use soap and water on rubber or plastic
material.
(1)
Check all bolts, nuts, and screws. If loose, bent, broken, or missing, report to
organizational maintenance.
(2)
Look for loose or chipped paint and rust or gaps at welds. If a cracked or broken weld
is found, report to organizational maintenance.
(3)
Inspect electrical wires and connectors for cracked or broken insulation. Look for bare
wires and loose or broken connections. If insulation is cracked or broken. wires bare, or loose
or broken connections, report to organizational maintenance.
(4)
Check hoses and fluid lines for wear, damage, and leaks. Make sure clamps and
fittings are tight. (Refer to paragraph 2-10 for information on leaks. )
f. Correct Assembly or Stowage.
Check each component for installation as an assembly, in
the right place, and with no missing parts.
Wetness around seals, gaskets, fittings. or connections indicates leakage. A stain also denotes
leakage. If a fitting or connector is loose, broken, or defective, report it. Use the following as a
guide:
a. Class I.
Leakage indicated by wetness or discoloration not great enough to form drops.
b. Class II.
Leakage great enough to form drops but not enough to cause drops to drip from
item being checked/ inspected.
c. Class III.
Leakage great enough to form drops that fall from the item being
checked/inspected.
CAUTION
Operation is allowable with class or II leakage. You must consider
fluid capacity of the item/system. WHEN IN DOUBT, NOTIFY
YOUR SUPERVISOR. When operating with class I or II leaks, check
fluid levels as required in the PMCS. Class III leaks must be reported
immediately to your supervisor and to organizational maintenance.
2-10. CLASS LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS


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