TM 9-2350-261-34
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS), INCLUDING
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS — Continued
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CAUTION
Heat distortion during welding will damage aluminum castings. Do not attempt to repair
aluminum castings by welding.
c.
ALUMINUM CASTINGS
1)
FINAL DRIVE CASTING.
Welding in final drive aluminum casting is not authorized. Do not attempt to
weld on final drive housing assembly.
d.
MAGNESIUM CASTINGS
WARNING
Magnesium may catch on fire if welded or exposed to high temperatures. Do not weld on
magnesium castings or expose them to high temperatures.
WARNING
Fine particles of magnesium can catch fire and burn you. Be very careful when filing or
grinding on magnesium. Use grinding equipment marked FOR MAGNESIUM GRINDING
ONLY. Keep a Class D fire extinguisher close by.
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