TM 5-3805-264-14&P
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SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING (Con’t).
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Before performing maintenance, ensure that dump truck is secured against movement.
Park vehicle on level ground, place transmission in N (Neutral), and set parking brake (TM 9-2320-363-10). If park-
ing brake is not functioning, chock wheels.
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raised position.
NEVER work under raised dump body unless body props are used to prop it safely in the
(8)
When lifting heavy parts, have someone help you. Ensure that lifting or jacking equipment
is working properly, is of sufficient capacity for the assigned task, and is secure against slipping.
1-9.
CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC).
a.
CPC of Army materiel is a continuing concern. It is important that any corrosion problems with this
item be reported so that the problem can be corrected and improvements made to prevent the problem in future
items.
b.
While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, it can also include deterioration of
other materials such as rubber and plastic, Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of these materials
may be a corrosion problem.
c.
If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported using SF 368 (Product Quality Deficiency
Report). Use of key words such as “corrosion,” “rust,” ”deterioration,” or “cracking” will ensure that the information
is identified as a CPC problem. The form should be submitted to the address specified in DA Pam 738-750.
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