TB 750-105
Table 3. Operating Standards - Continued
Item
Inspection standards
applicable Technical Manual All components must be in a serviceable condition and operate properly.
Amphibious vehicles ....
Operate in a full intended manner on land and water to prove waterborne operation is satisfactory and that
controls are in proper adjustment. Ensure that ramps, bilge plug openings and seals are adequate and
that bilge pumps perform satisfactorily. Be sure vehicle steers equally well to the left or right. Use
emergency steer pump to turn wheels full right and left without the engines running.
Automatic safety ...........
Insure that all devices operate in the manner intended.
devices
Auxiliary engine ...........
Operate and test run the engine(s) to ensure proper function. If its purpose is to operate a generator,
observe instruments and assure that generator is charging properly. If its purpose is pumping ensure that
instruments indicate properly and that there is no restriction to flow.
AVL launcher ................
Operate in intended manner if possible to prove operation is satisfactory and controls are properly
adjusted. Make sure the launcher steers equally well to the left or right and performs properly in neutral
steer. Check for adjustments, broken or leaking hose, tubing or connections.
Battery .........................
See that the battery accepts a charge and performs intended function without effort.
Blower ..........................
Operate wheel well blowers in full intended manner (in water if possible) to prove satisfactory operation of
the blower.
Boiler, hot water............
Operate under load to check for proper function inspecting for leaks and adjustments. Inspect and operate
heater and
each generator set winterization system to ensure proper heating.
winterization system.
Boom, hook block, ....... Operate all attachments under load in all ranges to prove performance adequate to required mission and
shovel front, back
that there are no broken, unduly worn, inoperative, or out of adjustment parts or components and that
hoe, buckets, pile
performance is adequate for intended use. All improper operations must be investigated and corrected.
drive, cables, tagline,
grader blades, end
bits, circle gear,
pinion and rack
teeth, ball joints
and caps, scraper,
teeth, steering clutch
miser drum, skip,
water discharge, spreader,
vibrator, apron feeder,
strainer, paddle arms,
tamper, hopper bars,
power hoist, screed,
agitator revolving frame,
travel, swing brake, lift,
rolls, roller wheels,
rotary drills, tillers,
drill rods, etc.
Bridge superstructure: ...
Operate the interior bay in full intended manner if possible, to prove satisfactory operation of the
interior bay and end
hydraulic cylinder, rotation cylinders and curb cylinders. Assure that there are no bent, broken, unduly
bay
worn or inoperative components. The hydraulic cylinders, hose, tubing and connections must be free of
leaks. Operate the end bay in the same manner as the interior bay above except as noted below.
Caution: The folded ramp sec tion must not be folded unless mated to an interior bay. The ramp
hydraulic operation may be tested in its road position by raising the ramp to approximately 30and lower
to folded position.
Brooms, brushes, .........
Operate in full intended manner to ensure trouble free performance, proper adjustment and freedom from
shakers, blowers,
broken or badly worn parts.
and filter bags
Capstan .......................
Operate under load to check for proper function. There must be no leaks in the hose, tube or connections.
Assure that hydraulic motor performs properly.
Conveyors, feeders, .....
Operate all components in intended manner to prove operation is satisfactory and that there are no
crushers, screeners,
missing, damaged or worn parts. Inspect while in operation for any required adjustments or leaks.
conveyors belts,
buckets and discs
Crane, hoist, turntable, .
Operate hoists under load to check for proper function. Inspect for leaks and adjustment.
winches
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