TM 5-4310-358-14
CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
external heat. Allow no dust, dirt, or other foreign
3-1.
General Instructions.
material to mix with the lubricants. Keep all lubrication
equipment clean.
has been factory lubricated for its lifetime.
b. Cleaning. Wipe lubricating points free of dirt.
b. Check
compressor
oil
level
Clean lubrication points after lubricating to prevent
frequently, since excessive oil consumption is the
accumulation of foreign matter.
principal method of determining compressors need for
repairs.
c. Service. Service lubrication points at proper
intervals as shown in LO-5-4310-358-12.
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Lubrication Instructions.
a. General.
Keep all lubricants in closed
containers and store in a clean dry place away from
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
3-3.
WARNING
ready for operation at all times, you must inspect it
systematically so that defects may be discovered and
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, used
corrected before they result in serious damage or failure.
to
clean
parts
is
potentially
The necessary preventive maintenance services to be
dangerous
to
personnel
and
performed by you are listed in Table 3-1. The sequence
property. Use in a well ventilated
number indicates the order in which you should perform
area as the fumes are dangerous if
the preventive maintenance checks and services. You
inhaled.
Avoid repeated and
shall record all deficiencies together with the corrective
prolonged skin contact. Do not use
action taken on DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection
near open flame or excessive heat.
and Maintenance Worksheet).
Flash point of solvent is 100 F. - 138
F. (38 C. 59 C.).
3-4.
Preventive
Maintenance
Checks
and
WARNING
maintenance checks and services which must be
performed by the operator/crew.
Compressed air and electricity are
dangerous. Before performing any
maintenance, or switch. Turn power
off at the source.
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