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 53 of 1364
TM 9-2350-238-20-1
Table 2-2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES WITH
LUBRICATION
Item
No.
9
(cont)
10
11
12
13
14
Interval
S
S
S
S
S
INSTRUCTIONS FOR M578 RECOVERY VEHICLE (CONT)
Item To Check/
Service
Lockout Cylin-
ders (cont)
Wheels, Arms,
and Hubs
Electrical Wir-
ing
Starting
System
Generator or
Voltage Con-
trol System
Engine Oil
Filter and
Crankcase
Drain
Procedure
Drive vehicle over 4 x 4 x 24-in. (10 x 10 x 61-cm)
wood block with suspension locked. Lockout cylinder
is damaged if roadwheel arm moves upward as
roadwheel rides over block. Replace damaged lock-
out cylinders. Refer to page 2-883.
Inspect for leaks or damage. Replace leaking seals
or gaskets. Replace worn or damaged wheels.
Refer to page 2-848. Tighten wheel attaching nuts
(1) to 325 ft-lb (440 N-m) dry.
Inspect, tighten, or connect wiring terminals and
connections. Tape cables or harnesses that are
frayed or have broken insulation. Repair damaged
connectors. Refer to page 2-373.
Start engine and listen for unusual noises, such as
clicking or laboring.
If unusual noises are heard,
troubleshoot starter motor circuit. Refer to page
2-92.
Check generator voltage and amperage output. If
generator warning light on instrument panel lights,
troubleshoot generator charging circuit. Refer to
page 2-92.
Oil will be hot after operation.
NOTE
●
Drain only after operation.
●
Drain when notified by the Army
Oil Analysis Program (AOAP)
laboratory.
●
If AOAP laboratory support is not
available, drain every 1500 mi
(241 4 km), 150 hr, or semiannu-
ally, whichever occurs first.
Not Fully Mission
Capable If:
Class Ill leaks.
Lockout cylinder
is damaged or
moves upward
as wheel rides
over block.
Class Ill leaks.
Any loose at-
taching wheel
nuts or damaged
wheels.
Any broken wir-
ing terminals or
frayed wires and
broken connec-
tor.
Engine starter
will not engage,
any unusual
noises.
Generator volt-
age and amper-
age output ex-
ceeds limits, or
generator warn-
ing light comes
on.
2-27
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