TM 9-2350-238-10ItemNo.171819Table 2-1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR THERECOVERY VEHICLE M578–CONTINUEDIntervalDuringDuringDuringItem toCheck/ServiceControlsandHandlingCraneOperatorControlsWire RopeProcedureVehicle handles properly and allcontrols function properly (brakes,steering, and shifting).Do not operate hydraulicsystem when filter bypassindicator light IS on, exceptunder emergency con-ditions.Check the following cab controls forsmooth operation:a.b.(1 ) Boom winch.(2) Boom.(3) Tow winch.(4) Crane cab - through fulltraverse.(5) Level wind.During operation of tow winchand boom winch, check wireropes for kinks, breaks, or frayedcondition.Observe level wind for properoperations.Not fully MissionCapable if:Vehicle controls donot function or ve-hicle wanders whenoperating. Parkingbrake or servicebrake inoperative.Shifting lever bindsor will not shift.Controls do notoperate smoothly orare damaged.Frayed, kinked,worn, or corrodedropes must be re-placed. Rope is un-safe if three brokenwires are found inone strand of 6 x 7rope, six brokenwires in one strandof 6 x 19 rope, ornine broken wires inone strand of 6 x37 rope.2-31
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