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TM 9-2330-398-24
Section II. GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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Paragraph Title
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3-4
General .......................................................................................................................................................3-25
3-5
General Maintenance Procedures ..............................................................................................................3-25
3-6
Specific Procedures ....................................................................................................................................3-27
3-7
Pneumatic Leakage Test ............................................................................................................................3-29
3-4.
GENERAL.
3-4. GENERAL.
a.
This section contains general maintenance instructions that are the responsibility of Direct Support maintenance
personnel; these instructions pertain to several components or assemblies. Specific information on welding,
surface protection, repair of damaged threads, removal of burrs and other imperfections, and cleaning materials
and methods are also addressed. Procedures for performing a pneumatic leakage test are also included.
b.
Make sure that all safety precautions listed in the Warning Summary are followed while performing maintenance.
Pay close attention to all WARNINGs and CAUTIONs.
3-5. GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
a.
WORK AREA
1.
Make sure the work area is clean before you begin repair procedures.
2.
Make sure that materials needed for the maintenance task are at hand. These may include cleaning solvents,
lubricants, buckets or other containers for cleaning or for keeping components separated, clean wiping cloths, and
the proper tools.
b. CLEANING OF COMPONENTS, ASSEMBUES, OR PARTS
CAUTION
To prevent damage to machine-surfaced parts, make sure to clean exterior of component or assembly before
disassembly.
1.
Clean exterior of component or assembly before disassembly to keep foreign matter from bearings, gears, and
other machine-surfaced parts that are subject to scoring and other such damage.
WARNING
Compressed air used for drying or cleaning purpose must not
exceed 30 pal (207 kPa). Wear protective clothing (goggles and
gloves) and use caution, to avoid injury to personnel.
2.
If compressed air is used to clean parts, make sure it is free of dirt and other contaminants.
3.
Protect disassembled parts from dust, blowing sand, and moisture, which can cause rapid wear and deterioration
of bearings, gears, and other machine parts.
3-25
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