Table 3-1. Periodic Inspection Requirements

TM 55-1740-202-13&P

Table 3-1. Periodic Inspection Requirements

Item

Major assembly

Requirements

Brake linings

Front transporter assembly

Check for wear.

Wheel cylinders

Front transporter assembly

Check for leakage.

Wheel bearings

Front and rear transporter

Check for wear or

assemblies

damage.

Tie rods

Front and rear transporter

Check for damage,

assemblies

wear, or out-of-

adjustment condition.

Wheel mount

Front transporter assembly

Check for looseness

shock- absorbing

or other damage.

spring assemblies

Banjo

Rear transporter assembly

Check for looseness

suspension

or other damage.

spring

assemblies

Parking

Front transporter assembly

Check for correct

brake

adjustment.

Hydraulic

Front and rear transporter

Check fluid level.

jacks

assemblies

If necessary, add

fluid.

Section III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

3-6. CLEANING. The transporter should be kept free of excessive dirt and corrosive materials. Clean by hosing down

all surfaces with soap and water.

3-7. REPAINTING. Touch up damaged painted surfaces as follows:

a. Surface preparation. Use fine sandpaper to remove damaged paint and corrosion on base metal.

Apply

phosphate coating, Military Specification MIL-F-14072, to bare metal.

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