TM 5-4310-277-14
all lubrication points free of dirt and grease, Clean all
lubrication points after lubricating to prevent ac-
cumulation of foreign matter.
tainers and store in a clean, dry place away from
c. Points of Lubrication. Service the lubrication
external heat. Do not allow dust, dirt, or other
foreign material to mix with the lubricants. Keep
points at proper intervals as illustrated in Figure 3-
all lubrication equipment clean and ready to use.
d. OES Oil.
(1) Crankcase oil level must be checked
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean
frequently, as oil consumption may increase.
parts is potentially dangerous to personnel
(2) Oil may require changing more frequently
a n d property. A v o i d repeated and
than usual because contamination by dilution and
prolonged skin contact. Do not use near
sludge formation will increase under cold weather
open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of
operation conditions.
solvent is 100 F. (38 C.) -138 F.
e. Engine Lubrication. Refer to LO 5-2805-203-14
(59 C.).
b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts not requiring
for detailed engine lubrication.
lubrication clean of lubricants, using cleaning
f. Trailer Lubrication (Model BGR-5M-1 Only).
solvent, Federal Specification P-D-680, and dry
Refer to LO 9-2330-251-15 for detailed trailer
thoroughly. Before lubricating the equipment, wipe
lubrication.
g.C o m p r e s s o r A i r C l e a n e r . D i s a s s e m b l e
the air cleaner, figures 3-3 or 3-3.1, de-
pending on model used.
Section II.
PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
C H E C K S AND SERVICES (PMCS)
ceased. Stop operation immediately if a deficiency is
3-3. General
noticed during operation which would damage the
To insure that the air compressor is ready for
equipment if operation were continued.
operation at all times, it must be inspected
systematically, so that defects may be discovered
3-4. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
and corrected before they result in serious damage or
Refer to Table 3-1 and Figure 3-2 for the preventive
failure. The necessary preventive maintenance
maintenance checks and services.
checks and services to be performed are listed and
NOTE
described in paragraph 3-4. Defects discovered
Visually inspect for evidence of lubricant and fuel
leaks concurrently with daily service checks.
during operation of the unit shall be noted for future
correction, to be made as soon as operation has
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