Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
Organizational Maintenance Category
Monthly Schedule (or quarterly)
Sequence number
Item to be Inspected
Procedures
Paragraph reference
1
Publications
See that a copy of the current lubrication order LO 5-3895-330-12 is with the equip-
ment.
2
Appearance
Inspect the general appearance of the spreader, paying particular attention to the
legibility of instr ction and data plates and cleanness of the unit. Also, the con-
u
dition of the paint.
Correct any deficiencies noticed or report to Direct Support Maintenance.
3
Modification work orders
See that all modification work orders applying to the force feed spreader have been
DA Forms 2407, 2408-5 or
completed and recorded.
2409 as applicable.
4
Check all levers and linkage for proper operation.
Repair or report any deficiencies noticed to, Direct Support Mntenance.
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5
Inspect the bearings and shaft on the roller. Make sure that the bearings turn
easily and the shaft is not bent.
Repair all deficiencies or report to Direct Support Maintenance.
6
Frame
Check the hopper for cracks, breaks or broken welds.
Report any deficiencies to Direct Support Maintenance.
7
Transport wheels assembly
Check the transport wheels assembly for cracks, breaks or bends.
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Repair any deficiencies noticed.
8
Traction wheel assembly
Inspect the traction wheel assemblies for cracks, breaks, or bends. Check for sepa-
ration of the two rims.
Repair any deficiencies or report to Direct Support Maintenance.
9
Clutch
Check the jaw-type clutch to insure that it engages the forward and reverse sprockets
properly.
10
Truck hitch
Inspect the truck hitch for breaks, damaged hardware or connections.
Repair or report any deficiencies to Direct Support Maintenance.
11
Spreader hitch
Inspect the spreader hitch for breaks, damaged hardware or connections
Repair or report any deficiencies to Direct Support Maintenance.
12
Gear box assembly
Inspect the sprockets for chipped or cracked teeth.
13
Chains
Inspect the chains for cracked otr broken links.
Replace defective chain.
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