TM 9-2350-238-10
Item
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Table 2-1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR THE
RECOVERY VEHICLE M578–CONTINUED
Interval
During
During
During
Item to
Check/Service
Controls
and
Handling
Crane
Operator
Controls
Wire Rope
Procedure
Vehicle handles properly and all
controls function properly (brakes,
steering, and shifting).
Do not operate hydraulic
system when filter bypass
indicator light IS on, except
under emergency con-
ditions.
Check the following cab controls for
smooth operation:
a.
b.
(1 ) Boom winch.
(2) Boom.
(3) Tow winch.
(4) Crane cab - through full
traverse.
(5) Level wind.
During operation of tow winch
and boom winch, check wire
ropes for kinks, breaks, or frayed
condition.
Observe level wind for proper
operations.
Not fully Mission
Capable if:
Vehicle controls do
not function or ve-
hicle wanders when
operating. Parking
brake or service
brake inoperative.
Shifting lever binds
or will not shift.
Controls do not
operate smoothly or
are damaged.
Frayed, kinked,
worn, or corroded
ropes must be re-
placed. Rope is un-
safe if three broken
wires are found in
one strand of 6 x 7
rope, six broken
wires in one strand
of 6 x 19 rope, or
nine broken wires in
one strand of 6 x
37 rope.
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