TM 55-1905-242-14
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
FOR LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED (LCM-8) (ALL VESSELS WITH MOD 2 APPLICATION)
OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
CRANE
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required:
One Watercraft Engineer, 88L
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Crane control lever does
Check control for proper lubrication.
Lubricate the control.
not return to its central
position.
2. Crane hydraulic pump
Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir.
Replenish hydraulic oil as
noisy.
necessary.
3. Crane leaks hydraulic oil
Check for leaking skewing cylinder seals.
Notify general support
at its base.
maintenance for repair.
4. Crane motion is slow (one
Check that the lever mounting screws are
Tighten the mounting screws
function only).
securely fastened.
as necessary.
5. Crane moves jerkily.
Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir.
Replenish hydraulic oil as
necessary.
6. Crane will not operate in
1.
Check that the starboard engine ramp hydraulic Engage the PTO.
any mode.
Power Take-Off (PTO) is engaged.
2.
Check that the crane diverter valve switch in
Turn ON the crane diverter
the pilothouse is ON.
valve switch.
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