TM 9-6115-646-14&P
CHAPTER 5
DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. INTRODUCTION
5-1 General. This chapter contains Direct Support and General Support level maintenance procedures for components of
the M353 trailer added when the trailer is used as part of the PU-495 power unit These components are not covered In the
overall trailer maintenance manual. For all other direct and general support maintenance procedures on the trailer, refer to
TM 9-2330-247-14&P. For direct and general support maintenance procedures on the generator set, refer to TM 5-6115-
457-34 or TM 5-6115-600-34, as applicable
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance that requires climbing on or under trailer, set trailer handbrakes and
chock wheels Injury to personnel could result from trailer suddenly rolling or tipping
Section II. MAINTENANCE OF POWER UNIT TRAILER
5-2 Step and Cover Plate Repair. Repair of the front and rear steps and the front and side cover plates Is limited to
straightening, welding and repainting If required, repaint in accordance with MIL-T-704, Type F, Color Green, No 383 of
MIL-C-46168 If power unit is painted In camouflage, refer to paragraph 5-4, Marking
5-3 Accessory Stowage Chest Repair. (See figure 5-1.) The accessory stowage chest is repaired by replacing the latch
and strike assemblies The chest Itself may be straightened, welded and repainted If required, repaint in accordance with
MIL-T-704, Type F, Color Green, No 383 of MIL-C-461 68 If power unit is painted in camouflage, refer to paragraph 5-4,
Marking Replace latch and strike assemblies as follows
a
Grind off or drill out solid rivets (1, figure 5-1) securing latch and strike assembly (2) to accessory box (3)
b
Position new latch and strike assembly (2) on accessory box (3) and secure with solid rivets (1)
c
Touch up with paint as required
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