TM-9-2320-285-24-1
TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OCTOBER 1985
TM-9-2320-285-24-1 - Page 26 of 987
TM 9-2320-285-24-1
Section I.
SERVICE UPON RECEIPT
Para
Para
Service Upon Receipt of
Preliminary Servicing of
Materiel
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2-1
Equipment .
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2-2
2-1.
SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL
a.
Preliminary Inspection. Inspect vehicle body and cab for damage to surfaces incurred during shipment.
If
damage is found, report the damage on DD Form 6, Packaging Improvement Report.
b.
Unloading.
Vehicle is shipped unboxed and mobile on carrier with tiedowns at front and rear of frame.
(1)
Remove blocking from front and rear of vehicle.
(2)
Perform paragraphs 2-la, 2-lc, and 2-le(3).
(3)
Remove tiedowns and remove vehicle from carrier.
c.
Unpacking.
Remove tape, banding, paper, and other packing materials.
d.
Checking Unpacked Equipment.
(1)
Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment.
If the equipment has been damaged, report the
damage on DD Form 6, Packaging Improvement Report.
(2)
Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete.
Report all discrepancies in
accordance with the instructions of TM 38-750.
(3)
Check to see whether the equipment has been modified.
(4)
Check gages on instrument panel for broken glass or other damage.
(5)
Check control levers for bent or broken condition.
(6)
Check air cleaner for damage.
(7)
Check engine accessories for loose connections or insecure mounting.
(8)
Check wiring for loose connections, damaged insulation, or broken conductor.
(9)
Check fittings, lines, and hoses for cracks, loose connections, and missing or broken parts.
(10) Check that all drain plugs are securely tightened.
2-3
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