C 1, SB 740-97-38
APPENDIX III-G
ITEM DEFECTS FOR GRADERS
Classification
Item
Defect
Major
Minor
AB
Metal disks and plates
Stage II corrosion .................................................................................................
X
Stage III corrosion ............................................................................................... X
Fiber disks and bands
Stage II corrosion ................................................................................................
X
Lubricant
Deteriorated: punctured or torn .......................................................................... X
Contaminated......................................................................................................
X
BRAKE ASSEMBLY:
Drum and/ or shoes
Stage IV corrosion............................................................................................... X
Stage III corrosion ...............................................................................................
X
Stage II corrosion ................................................................................................
X
and / or linkage
Stage IV corrosion; distorted or broken ............................................................... X
Stage III corrosion; frozen ...................................................................................
X
Fluid reservoirs, wheel and
Stage II corrosion ................................................................................................
X
master cylinders
Stage III corrosion on internal surfaces; stage IV corrosion on external
surfaces; leaks; boots deteriorated; frozen.......................................................... X
Stage III corrosion on external surfaces; stage II corrosion on internal
Cylinder actuating rods
surfaces ..............................................................................................................
X
Stage IV corrosion............................................................................................... X
Stage III corrosion ...............................................................................................
X
Lines, hoses and fittings
Stage II corrosion ................................................................................................
X
Parking brake
Checked; cracked; kinked; split or cut; leaks; loss of flexibility............................ X
Stage IV corrosion; bent or broken...................................................................... X
Stage III corrosion; frozen ...................................................................................
X
Stage II corrosion ................................................................................................
X
POWER TRAIN:
Transmission (standard)
Stage III corrosion on internal surfaces; seals deteriorated; leaks....................... X
Stage II corrosion on internal surfaces; contaminated lubricant ..........................
X
Final drive
deteriorated seals, leaks...................................................................................... X
Stage II corrosion on shafts, pinion, bearings or gears; lubricant
contaminated.......................................................................................................
X
Gear cases and gear housings
Stage III corrosion on internal surfaces; seals deteriorated; leaks....................... X
Stage II corrosion on internal surfaces; contaminated lubricant ..........................
X
Tandem housings
Stage III corrosion on internal surfaces; pins and/or rollers
frozen; cracked or broken links; seals deteriorated; leaks ................................... X
Stage II corrosion on internal surfaces; lubricant contaminated ..........................
X
Transfer case
Stage III corrosion on internal surfaces; deteriorated seals; leaks....................... X
Stage II corrosion on internal surfaces; lubricant contaminated ..........................
X
Air breathers
Stage IV corrosion on internal surfaces; contaminated ....................................... X
Stage III corrosion on internal surfaces...............................................................
X
Stage II corrosion on internal surfaces................................................................
X
Bent; frozen; knobs cracked or broken................................................................ X
CAB:
Glass
Broken or cracked ............................................................................................... X
Hinges and latches
Broken; stage IV corrosion.................................................................................. X
Stage III corrosion; frozen ...................................................................................
X
Stage II corrosion ................................................................................................
X
Mirrors
Glass broken or cracked; stage III corrosion.......................................................
X
Stage II corrosion ................................................................................................
X
Wiper blades and arms
Rubber hardened, checked, cracked or torn; fungus growth;
stage III corrosion................................................................................................
X
Stage II corrosion ................................................................................................
X
Seat cushions
Punctured or torn; mildew or fungus growth; insect infected ..............................
X
Seat adjusters
Stage III corrosion ...............................................................................................
X
Stage II corrosion ................................................................................................
X
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