TM 5-5420-226-20-1
P r e v e n t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e C h e c k s a n d S e r v i c e s f o r M 4 8 A 5 A V L B H u l l -
Item
No.
20
C o n t i n u ed
Location
Interval
Item to
Procedure
Not Fully Mission
Check/Service
Capable if:
Semiannual
Towing Pintle and
Lubricate towing pintle (three fit-
Tow Cables
tings).
WARNING
Dry Cleaning Solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. To avoid injury,
wear protective goggles and gloves and use in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes, and do not breathe vapors.
Do not use near open fire or excessive heat. The flash point for Type I
Dry Cleaning Solvent is 100°F (38°C), and for Type II is 140°F (60°C). If
you become dizzy while using Dry Cleaning Solvent, get fresh air
immediately and get medical aid. If contact with eyes is made, wash
your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately.
Clean tow cables with dry cleaning
solvent (P-D-680) and coat with cor-
rosion preventive compound (MIL-C-
16173, Grade I).
Lubricant Mil. Symbol
Temperature Range
(NATO Code)
Capacity
Interval
Man-hour
Specification
Tow Cables
AR
s
0.1
N/A
(N/A)
MIL-C-16173
Towing Pintle
AR
s
0.5
All Temperatures
For arctic operation, see FM 9 207
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