TM 5-4310-382-13
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - Continued
B - Before
D-During
A - After
Item
Interval
Item To Be
Procedure
No.
B
D
A
Inspected
Check for and have
Equipment Is Not
repaired or adjusted
Ready/Available If:
as necessary
7
Starter
Inspect starter handle
Starter handle or
for cracks and
rope is broken.
broken rope.
8
Clutch
Try to start engine
Clutch does not engage
(refer to para 2-7).
to start engine.
Check that starter
clutch engages engine
for starting.
9
Air Cleaner
Inspect air cleaner
Air cleaner is clogged.
Assembly (Compressor)
for clogging and inspect
gasket for damage.
10
Oil Filler Cap,
Check for missing or
Oil filler cap is missing.
Plug, and Drain
loose oil filler cap
Plug is loose
(Air Compressor)
or plug. Check for
or missing. Oil level
proper oil level in
is incorrect.
compressor. (Sight
glass should be half
filled). Fill with
oil until sight glass
is properly filled.
11
Hose (Air Discharge)
Inspect hose for cuts
Hose is cut or
and cracks. Check
cracked. Fitting or
fittings and inflation
inflation device is
device for cracks
cracked. Inflation
and for proper
device does not operate
operation.
properly.
12
Inflator Gage
Inspect inflator gage
Inflator gage does not
for proper operation.
function properly.
13
Relief Valve
Manually operate relief
Relief valve does not
valve to check
allow air to be released.
its ability to release
air.
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