TM 5-3805-262-2011-5. BUCKET CLAM CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAINTENANCE a. I n s p e c t i o n .This task covers inspection of bucket clam cylinder assemblies.Perform this procedure anytime you suspect bucket clam cylinder assemblies problems.MATERIALS/PARTS: Clean cloths (Appendix C, item 1)NOTEI f h y d r a u l i c o i l l e a k a g e i s s e e n , r e m o v e a n d r e p l a c e b u c k e t c l a mcylinder assembly. Forward it to direct support maintenance for repair.(1)( 2 )( 3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)Check for indication of hydraulic oilleakage between cylinder rod and gland.If necessary, use clean cloth to removedirt and grease from area. Slight damp-n e s s i s p e r m i s s i b l e.Check for indication of hydraulicoil leakage between gland andtube. If necessary, use cleancloth to remove dirt and greasefrom area. Slight dampness isp e r m i s s i b l e .Start engine and operate at idlespeed.Place CLAM control lever in OPENposition until clam is one quarteropen.Check for indication of hydraulicoil leakage between cylinder rodand gland. Slight dampness isp e r m i s s i b l e.Check for indication of hydraulic oilleakage between gland and tube. Slightdampness is permissible.Close clam and turn off engine.Repeat steps (1) through (7) above to inspect remaining bucket clam cyl-inder assembly.1 1 - 71
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