TM 5-3895-373-20
CHAPTER 10
FRAME MAINTENANCE
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10.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
All unit level maintenance shall be performed in
accordance with good and safe shop practices. Observe
the following general instructions and requirements when
performing frame maintenance.
a.
Areas of the paving machine exposed to paving
material buildup require cleaning prior to disassembly.
Use hammers, chisels, and scrapers to remove thickest
sections of buildup. If available, use heater gun to soften
deposits adhering to components; remove softened
buildup with putty knife. When heating paving material,
keep second person with fire extinguisher at hand and
avoid overheating. If heater gun is not available, use
solvent or fuel washdown system to soften paving
material.
b.
Thread locking compound is used with most
threaded fasteners. If a threaded fastener will not break
loose, heat threaded area of fastener from 500° to 600°F
(232O to 315OC) with heater gun. If the special solvent
used to remove thread locking compound from screw
threads fails to remove buildup, discard fastener.
c. Discard all removed gaskets, seals, preformed
packings, self-locking nuts, lockwashers, spring pins,
and deformed hardware.
d. Inspect all removed components for obvious
wear or damage. Replace all worn, bent, broken, or
otherwise damaged parts.
e. Inspect all removed fasteners for thread
damage. If thread damage is found, replace fastener.
Replace flat washers if galled or bent. Use screw
extractor set (Item 15, Appendix E) to remove broken
studs or screws.
f. Clean painted surfaces td deposits adhering not
paint over rust or corrosion. Do not paint bearings or
other with putty knife. parts that require surface
lubrication. Reference TM 43-0139 person with fire for
equipment painting requirements.
g. Use only authorized replacement parts. Refer to
TM 53895-373-24P, Repair Parts and Special Tools List
(RPSTL) for authorized replacement parts.
h. Torque values cited in the text apply to modified
SAE Grade 8 fasteners at required clamping loads.
i. Observe all warnings and cautions. Wear
protective clothing and equipment as specified. Observe
the Safety and Hazard Warnings provided in -TACOM
technical bulletin TB 43-0216.
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