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TM 9-2330-272-14
S e c t i o n V . G E N E R A L M A I N T E N A N C E I N S T R U C T I O N S
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Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Inspection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tagging Wires and Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Work Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 - 1 5 . G E N E R A L.
a. Maintenance of any fuel hauling semitrailer can be hazardous due to the flammable and explosive nature
of the load, Refer to Chapter 1, Section Ill for general safety regulation that pertain to maintenance.
b. These general maintenance instructions contain general shop practices and specific methods you must
be familiar with to property maintain your semitrailer. You should read and understand these practices and methods
before performing any Organizational Maintenance tasks.
c. Before beginning a task, find out how much repair, modification, or replacement is needed to fix the
equipment. Sometimes the reason for equipment failure can be seen right away, and complete tear down is not
necessary. Disassemble equipment only as far as necessary to repair or replace damaged or broken parts.
d. The following Initial Setup information applies to all procedures:
(1) Resources are not listed unless they apply to the procedure.
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(2) Personnel Required is listed only if more than one technician is required to complete the task. If
Personnel Required is not listed, one technician can complete the task.
e. All tags and forms attached to equipment must be checked to learn the reason for equipment's removal
from service. Modification Work Orders (MWO) and Technical Bulletins (TB) must also rechecked for equipment
changes and updates.
f. In some cases, a part may be damaged by removal. If the part appears to be good, and other parts
behind it are not defective, leave it on and continue with the procedure. Here are a few simple rules:
(1) Do not remove dowel pins or studs unless loose, bent, broken, or otherwise damaged.
(2) Do not remove bearings or bushings unless damaged. If you need to remove them to access parts
behind, pull bearings and bushings out carefully.
(3) Replace all gaskets, seals, Iockwashers, locknuts, cotter pins, and preformed packings.
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a. Observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
b. Always use power tools carefully.
c. Protect yourself against injury, Wear protective gear such as safety goggles or lenses, safety shoes,
rubber apron, or gloves.
d. When lifting heavy parts, have someone help you. Ensure that lifting/jacking equipment is working
properly, is suitable for the assigned task, and is secure against slipping.
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