TM 5-4310-276-14
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIAL
Inspecting and Servicing the
cure the crate to the carrier, as illustrated in figure
Equipment.
a . Unloading.
(1) Remove all tiedowns or blocking that se-
Shipping Tiedowns
point of use as possible. Remove the box containing
(2) A
forklift truck, pipe rollers, or a
suitable
the air hose assembly and inflation device from the
hoist must be used when removing the air com-
pressor from the carrier.
inside of the crate.
(2) Prepare the air compressor for inspection
and servicing as outlined on DA Form 2258, Depres-
Make certain any lifting device used
ervation Guide, attached on or near the operational
has a capacity equal to the weight
controls.
(3) Remove the nuts and lockwasher that se-
being lifted. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in injury or
cure the air compressor to the bottom of the crate
death to personnel and damage to
and remove the air compressor.
equipment.
c. Inspection and Service
b. Unpacking
(1) Make a complete visual inspection of the
air compressor for any loss or damage that may
have occurred during shipment. See that flywheel