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M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT, VOLUME 3 OF 3

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M977, M985, and M984E1 Crane Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

b. Cleaning/Inspection.

WARNING

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful

vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away

from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing

compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

(1)

Clean all metal parts in dry cleaning solvent.

(2)

Inspect each part for damage.

(3)

Replace damaged parts.

(4)

Inspect wear pad thickness. If wear pad is under 0.250 in. (6.35 mm) replace pad.

c. Installation.

(1)

Install two wear pads (1).

(2)

Apply sealing and thread locking compound and

install two screws (2).

(3)

Soldier A and Soldier B attach suitable lifting

device and install extension one (3) in extension

two (4).

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