CHAPTER 3
DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
general support maintenance of the spreader.
3-1. Tools and Equipment
Tools and equipment authorized for maintenance of the
3-3.
Direct Support and General Support
spreader are listed in the applicable "TOE" for direct and
general support maintenance units responsible for
Maintenance Repair Parts
maintaining the spreader.
Direct and general support maintenance repair parts are
listed and illustrated in TM 5-3895330-24P.
3-2. Special Tools and Equipment
There are no special tools and equipment required for
direct
and
Section II. TROUBLESHOOTING
Each malfunction stated is followed by a list of probable
This section provides information useful in diagnosing
causes of the trouble. The corrective action
and correcting unsatisfactory operation or failure of the
recommended is described opposite the probable cause.
spreader and its components. Malfunctions which may
occur are listed in Chart 8-1.
Chart 8-1. Troubleshooting.
Malfunction
Probable cause
Corrective action
1. Coupler hitch assembly does not
a. Broken tension spring
latch
b. Bent or broken hitch
b. Repair or replace the hitch (para
2. Chain not contacting sprocket
a. Chain broken
properly
b. Sprocket teeth broken
Section III. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF MAJOR
COMPONENTS
3-4. Coupler Hitch Assembly
b. Installation. Install the coupler hitch assembly in
a. Removal. Remove the coupler assembly as
3-1