TM 5-3805-260-10
Every 2, 000 Service Hours or Yearly
2.
Remove the fill plug at the top of the housing.
Remove the level plug at the side of the housing.
3.
Fill the speed reducer to the bottom of the level plug
opening. See Refill Capacities (page 2-9). Clean and
install the fill and level plugs.
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Scraper Wheel Bearings
The Scraper wheels must be removed. Contact
Organizational maintenance
for
the
correct
wheel
removal procedure.
1.
Clean the bearing cups and cones with clean
nonflammable solvent. Inspect the bearings.
2.
A small amount of abrasion or pitting is permissible
Replace the bearing if worn enough to allow excess end
play. Replace the bearing if it is badly pitted or bruised.
Replace it if grooves appear in the roller or races. A
bearing that is only corroded or stained can be used if it
can be cleaned with fine emery cloth.
3.
Pack the rollers, forcing grease between them.
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