TM 5-4310-375-14
CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. LUBRICATION
3-1.
General instructions. No separate Lubrication Order (LO) is available for this unit; therefore, lubrication instruc-
tions contained in this section are mandatory.
3-2.
Lubrication instructions.
a . General. Keep all lubricants in closed containers and store in a clean dry place away from external heat. Allow no
dust, dirt, or other foreign material to mix with the lubricants. Keep all lubrication equipment clean.
b. Cleaning. Wipe lubrication points and surrounding areas free of dirt. Clean lubrication points and surrounding
areas after lubrication of all spilled lubricants to prevent accumulation of dirt and foreign matter.
c. Lubrication. Lubricate the unit at intervals indicated with the recommended lubricants, or their equivalents, as
shown in table 3-1.
Table 3-1. Operator's Lubrication Table
I N T E R V A L1
LUBRICATION TASK
LUBRICANT
CAPACITY
1. AIR COMPRESSOR:
MIL-L-2104
10 hours
1-1/2 quarts (1.4 liters)
Check level of compressor oil
through sight gauge (7, fig 2-1).
Add oil as necessary to fill to full
mark. See figure 3-2 for air com-
pressor service.
While oil is still warm, remove
After first
MIL-L-2104
100 hours
compressor oil filler cap, place
container under oil drain hose,
open drain cock and drain com-
pressor oil. Close drain cock,
discard oil and fill compressor with
clean compressor oil to full mark on
oil level sight gauge. Install oil filler
cap. Refer to figure 3-4.
While oil is still warm, remove com-
MIL-L-2104
500 hours
pressor oil filler cap, place container
under oil drain hose, open drain cock
and drain compressor oil. Close drain
cock, discard oil and fill compressor
with clean compressor oil to full
mark on oil level sight gauge. Install
oil filler cap. Refer to figure 3-4.
3-1
