TM 5-3825-230-14&P
5-37. MAIN FRAME REPAIR.
This task covers:
a. Repair
b. Cleaning/Inspection
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition
Tool Kit, Master Mechanic's
TM or Para
Condition Description
Para 4-77
24V wire harness
Shop Equipment, Machine Shop; Field
removed.
Maintenance, Basic, Less Power
Para 4-78
Broom hood wire harness
removed.
Equipment Condition
Para 4-75
Battery box removed.
TM or Para
Condition Description
Para 4-122
Saddle removed.
Para 4-24
Engine removed.
Para 4-87
Modified spindle
Para 4-94
Swing frame removed.
removed.
Para 4-123
Sprinkler lines
Para 4-40
Fuel tank removed.
removed.
Para 4-106
Hydraulic reservoir
Para 4-105
Hydraulic hoses removed.
drained.
Para 4-76
12V wire harness
removed.
a. Repair.
(1)
Welding and brazing may be used to repair
cracks in external steel parts, such as brackets,
panels, and light framework. Do not weld or
braze parts under great stress.
(2)
Bent or dented frame parts may be repaired by
straightening.
(3)
Painting. Instructions for preparation of material
for painting, how to paint, and material to be
used are in TM 43-0139. Stenciling and working
markings for military vehicles are called out in
TB
43-0209.
Data
plates
location
and
description are referenced in Chapter 2.
b.
Cleaning/inspection. Inspect mainframe for
cracks, dents, corrosion and warpage.
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