ENGINE CRANKCASE BREATHER - TM-9-2320-366-20-31246

TM 9-2320-366-20-3

H-9. LUBRICATION/SERVICES NOTES (CONT)

WARNING

Dry Cleaning Solvent (P-D-680) is TOXIC and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves;

use only in well-ventilated area; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes, and do not breath

vapors. Keep away from heat or flame. Never smoke when using solvent; the flashpoint for

Type I Dry Cleaning Solvent is 100 F (38 C) and for Type II is 138 F (50 C). Failure to comply

may result in serious injury or death to personnel.

If personnel become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical

help. If solvent contacts skin or clothes, flush with cold water. If solvent contacts eyes,

immediately flush eyes with water and get medical attention. Failure to comply may result in

injury to personnel.

17. ENGINE CRANKCASE BREATHER. Remove crankcase breather and clean with Dry Cleaning Solvent (SD P-D-680)

(Item 65, Appendix D) or equivalent, and replace o-ring seal every 6,000 miles (9,654 km) or once every six months,

whichever occurs first (para 3-5).

18. FRONT AXLE SPRING BOLT and SPRING SHACKLE. Lubricate front axle spring bolt and spring shackle with

GAA every 3,000 miles (4,827 km) or once every three months, whichever occurs first, using a low pressure lubrication

gun until grease appears between pins and bushings at both ends of spring bolt and spring shackle. If pins do not

accept grease, notify Direct Support to remove pins. Clean and inspect pins and bushings, replace if necessary. If

operating conditions are severe or abnormal, service at 1,000 miles (1,609 km) or once every month, whichever occurs

first.

19. BATTERY POSTS. Service batteries in accordance with TM 9-6140-200-14, every 6,000 miles (9,654 km) or once

every six months, whichever occurs first.

20. FRONT AXLE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS and STEERING KNUCKLES. Lubricate universal joints every 3,000

miles (4,827 km) or once every three months, whichever occurs first. Lubricate steering knuckles with GAA every 6,000

miles (9,654 km) or once every six months, whichever occurs first, using a low pressure lubrication gun. If operating

conditions are severe or abnormal, service at 1,000 miles (1,609 km) or once every month, whichever occurs first.

21. BRAKE WEDGE and AIR CHAMBER: BRAKE SPIDER, SELF-ADJUSTER MECHANISM, AND WEDGE

ASSEMBLY. Clean and lubricate (with GAA) areas of spider and hardware that contact the brake shoes. Disassemble,

clean and lubricate the self-adjuster mechanism. Clean and lubricate the wedge head, rollers and ramps in the plungers.

Clean and lubricate every 6,000 miles (9,654 km). If operating conditions are severe or abnormal, service at 3,000 miles

(4,827 km) or once every three months, whichever occurs first, or when any of the following occur: Refer to para 11-4

and 11-5

Seals are replaced

Plungers are removed

Brakes are relined

Grease becomes contaminated or hardened

22. HYDRAULIC TANK (M1089). Check oil level weekly and make sure oil level indicates FULL. Units participating in

AOAP will sample oil annually and change oil and filter as directed by AOAP. Units not participating in AOAP will

change oil and filter every two years. Drain oil and refill hydraulic tank with OE/HDO specified for ambient operating

temperature. Fill hydraulic tank until oil level is at the FULL mark on the sight glass. Do not overfill. Replace hydraulic

oil filter (para 19-20) when oil is changed. Check oil level with Material Handling Crane (MHC) in the stowed position.

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