LUBRICATION ORDER - LO-9-2320-386-120001

ARMY LO 9-2320-386-12

LUBRICATION ORDER

26 JANUARY 1996

AIR FORCE TO 36A12-1B-1121LC-1

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A3

ESP VEHICLES:

TRUCK, CARGO, FIXED SIDE: M35A3;

TRUCK, CARGO, DROPSIDE: M35A3C;

TRUCK, CARGO, LONG WHEELBASE: M36A3

REFERENCE: TM 9-2320-209-10-HR, TM 9-2320-386-10, TM 9-2320-386-24

been operated under adverse conditions, including

This Lubrication Order is for crew (C) and unit (0)

longer-than-usual operating hours. Hard-time

maintenance and provides the lubrication

intervals may be extended during periods of low

requirements needed to support components of the

activity, although adequate preservation precautions

Extended Service Program vehicles. Included are

must be taken. Hard-time intervals will be applied in

fluid capacities, locations, intervals, and proper

the event AOAP laboratory support is not available.

materials needed for lubricating the vehicles under

normal and unusual conditions.

Service Intervals Under Unusual Conditions.

Increase the frequency of lubricating service when

Service lntervals Under Normal Conditions. Service

operating under abnormal conditions, such as high

intervals are for normal operation of the vehicle in

or low temperatures, prolonged high-speed driving;

moderate temperatures, humidity, and atmospheric

or extended cross-country operations. Such

conditions. The intervals are hard-time intervals

operations can diminish a lubricant's protective

which are performed in accordance with the

quality.

vehicle's age, calendar, or usage such as rating

time or mileage. The hard-time intervals shown in

Arctic Conditions. Refer to FM 9-207, Operation

this LO are based on mileage and calendar times.

and Maintenance of Ordnance Materiel in Cold

An example of mileage and calendar intervals is:

Weather (0 to -65F) (-18 to -54C), or table II,

3/S; 3 stands for 3,000 miles (4,827 km), and S

Fluid Capacities and Lubricant Requirements,

stands for semiannually (every six months). The

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lubrication for the vehicle is to be performed at

whichever interval occurs first.

For equipment under manufacturer's warranty,

hard-time oil service intervals shall be followed.

Hard-time intervals may be shortened if your

lubricants are contaminated, or if your vehicle has

REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS

You can help improve this Lubrication Order. If you find any mistakes, or if you know of a way to improve

the procedures, please let us know. Your letter or DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications)

should be mailed directly to: Commander, U.S. Arm Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN:

AMSTA-IM-MTP, Warren, Ml 48090. A reply will be Furnished directly to you.

DISTRlBUTlON STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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