TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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Table 1.

Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) – During - Continued.

ITEM

NO.

INTERVAL

ITEM TO BE

CHECKED OR

SERVICED

PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT

NOT READY/

AVAILABLE IF:

7

DURING

Temperatures of

Idler Hub,

Support Roller

Hub, Roadwheel

Hub, and Shock

Absorbers

1. Shut down main engine (WP 0017).

WARNING

Wheel and suspension components may be

hot after operation. Do not touch hot

surfaces with bare hands. Failure to comply

may result in personnel injury.

NOTE

•

Splattered grease indicates

defective seal.

•

An overheated hub indicates

maladjustments or inadequate

lubrication of bearings. If shock

absorber is defective, shock

absorber will be colder than other

shock absorbers.

2. When time permits during halts or immediately after

vehicle operation, feel these components (Figure 7)

cautiously for noticeable variation in temperature

between like components.

Any noticeable variation

in temperature between

like components.

Figure 7.

Hubs and Shock Absorbers.

3. Check behind each road wheel and Idler wheel

assembly for grease splatter.

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