TM 5-3805-254-20-1
Section VI. GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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Access Procedures .............................................2-433
Lines and Ports.....................................................2-430
Air System Leak Check ........................................2-432
Preshop Analysis..................................................2-424
Antiseizing Tape ..................................................2-430
Scope....................................................................2-424
Battery Cables ......................................................2-444
Soldering...............................................................2-427
Cleaning ..............................................................2-425
Tagging Ports ......................................................2-426
Cotter Pins ...........................................................2-429
Tubes with Compression Fittings .........................2-431
Electrical Ground Points.......................................2-430
Wire Replacement ................................................2-428
Fluid Disposal .......................................................2-432
Wire Terminal Lug and Connector
Heat Shrinkable Tubing .......................................2-427
Replacement .....................................................2-428
Inspection ............................................................2-426
Work Safety ..........................................................2-424
SCOPE
These general maintenance instructions contain general shop practices and specific techniques you must be familiar with
to maintain the dump truck properly. You should read and understand the information provided here and in the Operator’s
General Maintenance Instructions, TM 5-3805-254-10, before performing Organizational Maintenance tasks on the dump
truck.
WORK SAFETY
Before you start a task, think about the risks and hazards to your personal safety and the safety of others. Wear protective
gear such as safety goggles or lenses, safety shoes, rubber apron, or gloves. Protect yourself against injury.
Always clean up spilled fluids right away to avoid slipping hazards. ¾> When lifting heavy parts, have someone help you.
Make sure that lifting/jacking tool is working properly, that it meets the weight requirement of the part to be lifted, and that it
is securely fastened to the part.
Always use power tools carefully.
Observe all warnings and cautions found in this manual.
PRESHOP ANALYSIS
The purpose of preshop analysis is to find out how much repair, modification, or replacement is needed to fix the
equipment as outlined in this manual. Sometimes the reason for equipment failure can be seen right away and therefore
complete tear down is not necessary for repair. Disassemble equipment only as far as necessary to repair or replace
defective parts.
All tags and forms attached to the equipment must be checked to find out the reason for removal from service. Also check
all Modification Work Orders (MWO) and technical bulletins (TB) for equipment changes and updates.
In some cases you may damage a part just by removing it. If the part appears to be good, and other parts behind it are not
defective, leave that part on and continue with procedure. Here are a few simple rules:
1. Don't take out dowel pins unless bent, broken, or damaged.
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