TM 5-3805-262-10
CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
The purpose of this chapter is to provide you with
lubrication instructions, troubleshooting procedures, and
maintenance procedures to help you keep your equipment in
good operating condition.
Index
Section
Title
Page
I
Lubrication Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
II
Troubleshooting Procedures . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
III
Maintenance Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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General Lubrication Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Lubrication Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Lubrication Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-1. GENERAL LUBRICATION INFORMATION
This section contains general lubrication instructions in addition to those contain-
ed in the lubrication order.
3-2. LUBRICATION INFORMATION
a. Care of Lubricants.
Keep all lubricants in clean, closed containers and store
in a dry area away from external heat. Don’t allow dust, dirt, or other foreign mat-
ter to mix with lubricants during storage or use. Keep all lubrication equipment
clean and ready for use.
b. Cleaning.
Keep all external parts that do not require lubrication free of lu-
bricants. Wipe all dirt and other foreign matter from lubrication points using a
clean cloth. Clean caps, covers, and plugs and surrounding area before removing them
from the loader. Clean lubrication points after lubrication to prevent accumulation
of foreign matter.
c. Points of Lubrication.
Refer to the lubrication order for lubrication points,
and intervals of lubrication.
3-3. LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS
a. For lubrication under normal conditions, refer to the lubrication order.
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