TM 5-4310-278-15
ENGINE
Section XI.
b. Cleaning and inspection.
3-29. General
(1) Clean exterior of engine with ap-
This section contains the engine removal pro-
proved cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.
cedures. All engine maintenance procedures
(2) Inspect engine for any external dam-
and instructions are described and illustrated
age. Any trouble beyond the scope of organi-
in TM 5-2805-208-14.
zational maintenance shall be reported to direct
support maintenance.
3-30. Engine
c. Installation
a. Removal.
(1) Install coupling parts on engine (para
(1) Refer to figure 3-10 to remove engine.
3-26c),
(2) Remove coupling parts from engine
(2) Refer to figure 3-10 to install engine.
Section XII. WHEELS AND TIRES
hardened and caked grease from bearings. Oil
3-31. General
bearings lightly with engine oil.
The tube-type tires are mounted on one-piece
(3) Clean all other parts with an approved
wheels which bolt to the wheel bearings. The
cleaning solvent; dry thoroughly.
wheel bearings are mounted on the axle shaft
(4) Inspect tires for cracks, punctures,
and are secured to the shaft with wheel retain-
cuts, or other damage.
ing rings.
(6) Inspect tubes for punctures and for
(6) Inspect wheels for distortion, cracks,
a. Disassembly.
and other damage. Straighten a slightly bent
(1) Hoist rotary compressor frame far
wheel.
enough to insert blocking so that wheel clears
(7) Inspect bearings for cracks, rough or
floor.
catching movement, excessive looseness, bind-
ing, or other damage; replace a damaged bear-
Warning: Deflate tube before attempting
ing or other parts which cannot be repaired.
to remove tire.
c. Reassembly,
(2) Refer to figure 3-11 for disassembly
(1) Refer to figure 3-11 for wheel and
of wheels and tires.
tire reassembly.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(2) Inflate tire and remove blocking from
(1) Wash tires and tubes with water.
under frame.
(2) Clean wheel bearings by immersing
(9) Grease wheel bearings (refer to cur-
in an approved cleaning solvent. Remove all
rent lubrication order).
