TM 5-3805-264-14&P
Section III. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
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3-4.
3-5.
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-7
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-7
3-4.
GENERAL.
Lubrication and cleaning are the only maintenance procedures performed by the operator, Required
lubrication is specified in Chapter 3, Section I.
3-5.
CLEANING.
a.
Road grime, mud, dust, salt, and material deposits inside dump body reduce payload and cause
corrosion. Clean dump body whenever these materials begin to accumulate.
(1)
With dump body completely lowered, use tailgate release control valve lever to release tail-
gate (paragraph 2-1).
(2)
Use a high pressure stream of water to clean the interior and outer sides,
(3)
Use a stiff broom or brush and detergent (Item 8, Appendix F) to remove remaining dirt
from interior and outer sides.
(4)
Raise dump body and support it with body props (paragraph 2-15). Rinse inside of box.
Clean underside of dump body with a high pressure stream of water.
(5)
Use a stiff broom or brush and detergent (Item 8, Appendix F) to remove remaining dirt
from underside of dump body.
(6)
Leave dump body raised until it is thoroughly dry.
(7)
When dry, lower dump body. Close and secure tailgate
b.
Cargo cover may be cleaned as required using a high pressure stream of water.
3-7/(3-8 Blank)
