TM 9-2350-256-20
CHAPTER 2: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE lNSTRUCTlONS
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e. Correction of Deficiencies
Equipment faults found during deprocessing or during break-in period will be corrected. Service equipment
faults which appear to involve unsatisfactory design or material will be reported on DA Form 5504 (Maintenance
Request), as prescribed in DA-PAM 738-750.
2 - 8 S E R V I C I N G O F E Q U I P M E N T
a. General
Complete lubricating instructions are contained in TM 9-2350-256-10 and Appendix J which prescribe cleaning
and lubricating procedures including locations, intervals, and the proper materials. Lubrication will be performed
in accordance with TM 9-2350-256-10, Appendix J, and the Maintenance Allocation Chart (Appendix B).
Whenever necessary, the driver and crew will assist Unit Maintenance personnel.
b. Special Instructions
Any special lubricating instructions for specific mechanisms or parts are covered in TM 9-2350-256-10.
c. Service Intervals
Service intervals specified in TM 9-2350-256-10 and Appendix J are for normal operation and where moderate
temperature, humidity, and atmospheric conditions prevail. For lubrication procedures and instructions under
unusual conditions refer to TM 9-2350-256-10.
d. Oil Analysis
Oil sampling of engine and transmission will be conducted as prescribed in TB 43-0210 (Army Oil Analysis
Program). Sampling will be done every 25 hours of engine and transmission or every 30 davs, whichever comes
first, or as directed by the servicing oil analysis laboratory.
e. Reports and Records
1
Report unsatisfactory performance of prescribed petroleum fuels, lubricants, or preserving materials, using
Da Form 5504 (Maintenance Request).
2
Maintain a record of lubrication of the vehicle on DA Form 2408-1 (Equipment Daily or Monthly Log).
SECTION III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
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Task
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General.. .................................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2-10
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.. .................................................................................................. 2-5
2-11
Special Intervals.. ......................................................................................................................................................
2-7
2-12
General Procedures.. ................................................................................................................................................
2-7
2-13
Procedures for Special Interval Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.............................................. 2-7
2 - 9 G E N E R A L
To ensure that the M88A1 Recovery Vehicle is ready for operation at all times it must be inspected systematically
so that defects may be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage or failure. Table 2-1
contains a tabulated listing of preventive maintenance checks and services to be performed by Unit Maintenance
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