TM 5-3805-262-10
3-7. lNSPECTION (CONT)
e. Wiring Harnesses.
Inspect exposed wiring and connections for frayed or broken
wires and cracked or broken wire insulation. If any of these conditions are seen,
notify organizational maintenance (wiring must be repaired).
f. Drive Shafts.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Start engine and operate at idle speed.
Turn loader fully right or left to gain access
to front drive shaft. Turn off engine.
Pull up on parking brake control knob to apply
parking brake.
Grasp and try to rotate each drive shaft; check
for movement indicating wear or damage. Check
that universal joints mounting hardware are not
loose. If any of these conditions are seen, no-
tify organizational maintenance (drive shaft
must be removed and replaced).
g. Loader Bucket Assembly.
NOTE
If any of the following conditions are seen,
notify organizational maintenance (must be
corrected).
(1)
Inspect blade and clam assembly for
cracks, breaks, or broken welds.
(2) Check that hardware securing bucket pins
are tight and not loose.
(3) Check that hardware securing bucket
clamshell cylinder assemblies pins are
tight and not loose.
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