Item
No
1
Interval
Semi-
Annual
TM
9-2320-279-20-1
Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Item To Be
Inspected
M977 and
M985
Crane
Lift Cylin-
der Pivot
Procedure
NOTE
Load testing of cranes is required before initial
use of all new cranes, cranes that have been
extensively repaired, cranes that have under-
gone modification or alteration, and cranes
that have remained idle six or more months.
Refer crane to next higher level of mainte-
nance for load testing.
NOTE
Purging of lubricant.
When using a grease gun, apply lubricant to
the fitting until clean lubricant squeezes out
of the fitting being lubricated.
Lubricate both ends of lift cylinders with GAA.
Not Mission
Capable If:
Crane does not meet load
test requirements.
Fittings will not purge
old lubricant out of com-
ponent.
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