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TM 5-3805-290-23-2
BUCKET MAINTENANCE
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS
Bucket Tips and Adapters: Removal, Installation
Bucket Cutting Edge: Removal, Installation
Bucket Wear Plates: Removal, Installation
Bowl/Bulldozer: Removal, Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Maintenance Level
Equipment Conditions
Unit
Machine parked on level ground (TM 5-3805-290-
10)
Tools and Special Tools
Work tool lowered to ground (TM 5-3805-290-10)
Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 96, WP 0205 00)
Parking brake engaged (TM 5-3805-290-10)
Shop equipment, common no. 1 (Item 77, WP 0205
Wheels chocked
Shop equipment, welding (Item 79, WP 0205 00)
Battery disconnect switch in OFF position (TM 5-
Lifting equipment, 2,100-lb capacity
3805-290-10)
Wood block
Drawings Required
Materials/Parts
TM 5-3805-290-23P, Figure 173
Rag, wiping (Item 41, WP 0206 00)
Estimated Time to Complete Task
Personnel Required
Bucket Tips and Adapters: 0.3 hr ea
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer (2)
Bucket Wear Plates: 0.3 hr ea
References
Bucket Cutting Edge: 3.0 hr
TC 9-237
Bowl/Bulldozer: 0.9 hr
WARN I N G
When working under or around bucket or linkage, with bucket raised, proper support must be provided for
bucket and/or linkage. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
Striking two metal tools together can cause pieces of metal to chip and fly off. Always wear a face shield and
goggles when performing this task. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Provide adequate support and use assistance during proce-
dure. Ensure that any lifting equipment used is in good condition and of suitable load capacity. Keep clear of
heavy parts supported only by lifting equipment. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death
to personnel.
To avoid injury to personnel, wear protective gloves when handling bucket tips or cutting edge.