TM-9-2350-238-20-2

CRANE (CAB) COMPONENTS RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT,ARMORED, M578

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MAY 1993

CHANGE 1

TM-9-2350-238-20-2 - Page 393 of 495

TM 9-2350-238-20- 2

b.

Inspection.

Inspection will usually b e

visual and must consist of at least a walk-

around examination of all equipment to ob-

serve any deficiencies that may have oc-

curred. Inspect equipment in open storag e

weekly and equipment in covered storag e

monthly. Immediately after any severe stor m

or environmental change inspect all equip-

ment. The following are examples of things t o

look for during visual inspection :

(1)

Leaks: coolant, fuel, oil, or hydrauli c

fluid .

(2)

Condition of preservatives, seals ,

and wraps. Seals may develop leaks durin g

storage, during exercise, or shortly thereafter .

If leaking continues, refer to maintenance pro-

cedures in this manual or notify direct suppor t

maintenance .

(3)

Corrosion or other deterioration .

(4)

Missing or damaged parts .

(6)

Any other readily recognizable short -

comings or deficiencies .

c.

Rotation.

To assure utilization of al l

assigned materiel, rotate items IAW any rota-

tional plan that will keep equipment in a n

operational condition and reduce maintenanc e

effort .

d.

Removal from Administrative Storage .

Remove preservative materials. Perform th e

next scheduled preventive maintenance ser -

vice and prepare equipment for service as

outlined in TM 9-2350-238-10 .

e .

Servicing.

Resume the maintenance ser -

vice schedule in effect at the commencemen t

of storage as per DD Form 314. See DA PA M

738-750 .

(5)

Water in compartments .

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