TM-9-2350-238-20-1
HULL AND RELATED COMPONENTS RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MAY 1994
TM-9-2350-238-20-1 - Page 34 of 1364
TM 9-2350-238-20-1
2-4. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL (CONT).
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent (SD2) is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and
gloves and use only in well-ventilated areas.
c.
Most armament parts received from storage are coated with rust-preventive compound.
Clean these parts thoroughly with shop rags or a brush that is saturated with dry cleaning solvent
(item 16, appx C). Then lubricate the parts as specified in TM 9-2350-238-10 and the
PMCS/lubrication table, page 2-13.
NOTE
Component parts of each vehicle should be cleaned separately whenever possible.
Although like parts are interchangeable, the parts originally assembled work best
together.
d.
Whenever possible, the vehicle crew will help do these services.
e.
Follow all precautions to tag DD Form 1397 (Processing and Reprocessing Record for
Shipment, Storage, and Issue of Vehicle and Spare Engines). This tag is in the driver's
compartment attached to the steering bar,- shift lever, or MASTER switch. For vehicles from
administrative storage, check DA forms in
Deprocess vehicle in accordance with TM
as specified in TM 9-2350-238-10 and the
vehicle log book to determine vehicle readiness.
740-90-1. Fill fuel cell and radiators. Lubricate vehicles
PMCS/lubrication table, page 2-13.
NOTE
Engine, transmission, and final drives will not be drained unless expected
temperatures require different viscosity oil. New engines and transmissions contain
lubricant preservative cleaner (item 8, appx C). This lubricant preservative cleaner will
be used until the next regularly scheduled oil change. Refer to the PMCS/lubrication
table, page 2-13.
f.
Vehicles prepared for shipment by the manufacturer require additional services. Refer to
Table 2-1.
Table 2-1. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT—M578 RECOVERY VEHICLE
LOCATION
Hull
ITEM
Protective
Covers
ACTION
a.
b.
c.
Remove vehicle closure kit.
Remove seal securing driver's cupola
cover and open cover.
Check tag DD Form 1397 (Processing
and Reprocessing Record for Shipment,
Storage, and Issue Vehicle and Spare
Engines) to determine level of process-
ing, and follow all precautions.
REMARKS
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