TM 5-4310-227-15
CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Section I.
OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts
No special tools or equipment are required
by the operator or organizational maintenance
Organizational maintenance repair parts are
personnel for the maintenance of the air com-
listed and illustrated in TM 5-431022725P.
pressor.
Maintenance functions in this chapter cover
all five models. Like components on Models
O E G - 4 5 8 - E N G - 1 , OEG-458-ENG-2, OEG-
Tools and repair parts issued with or au-
4 5 8 - E N G - 3 , BMW-452-ENG, and BMW-
thorized for the air compressor are listed in the
452-ENG-1 are replaced or repaired in the
basic issue items list, appendix B of this man-
same or in a similar manner, unless otherwise
ual.
annotated.
LUBRICATION
Section Il.
each lubrication point illustration. Apply only
those lubricants specified on the current lubri
a. This section contains a reproduction of
cation order.
the lubrication order and lubrication instruc-
c. Cleaning. Use an approved cleaning sol-
tions which are supplemental to, and not spe-
vent to clean around the point of application
cifically covered in the lubrication order.
before and after applying the lubricant.
d. Engine Air Cleaner.
in an exact reproduction of the approved lubri-
(1) R e m o v e the wingnut (1, fig. 3-2)
cation order for the air compressors. For cur-
that secures the air cleaner cap and
rent lubrication order, refer to DA Pam 3104.
filter assembly (2) and oilcup (19) to
the air cleaner bracket (17), Remove
the entire air cleaner.
(2) Remove the cap and filter assembly
in sealed containers and store in a clean, dry
(2) from the oilcup (19) and pour out
area away from heat. Do not allow foreign ma-
the dirty oil. Remove the gasket from
terials to come in contact with the lubricants.
inside the oilcup. Remove the gasket
Keep all lubrication equipment clean and ready
from the bracket.
for use.
(3) Wash all metal parts in an approved
Follow the de-
b. Points of Application.
cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.
tailed lubrication instructions given beneath
