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Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
Note:
B - Before Operation
D - During Operation
A - After Operation
Intervals
Item
Item to be Inspected
Equipment is not
No.
B
D
A
(Procedure)
Ready/Available if:
1
Compressor Unit. Check entire
Deficiencies are
unit for cleanliness, loose bolts,
noted.
nuts, and mounting hardware.
Check tube and tube fittings for
vibrating or rubbing high pressure
lines.
Check for oil and fuel leakage.
2
Meters and Gauges. Check
Faces, pointers and
service line pressure, final
lenses are damaged.
pressure, and compressor
oil pressure gauges for current
comparison/calibration label.
Check all gauge/meter faces,
loose gauge mounting hardware.
During operation, refer to paragraph 2-2
for operating parameters.
3
Engine Fuel Tank. Check the fuel
No fuel is available.
supply. Ensure that tank is full.
4
V-belts (Alternator). Visually
Belt depression is
inspect belt set for wear, fraying,
more than 1/2-inch
and peeling through guard screen.
or belts are frayed,
Check belt tension through hand
peeled or cracked.
crank opening.
See paragraph 3-21.
5
Engine Oil Level. Check engine oil.
Oil level is at or
Fill to proper level, as required.
below the add line.
6
Oil Bath Air Cleaner. Ensure that
Oil level is below
air cleaner bowl is filled to oil level
oil level mark.
mark before starting the engine.
Use
same grade oil as is used in engine.
7
Battery. Check battery electrolyte
Loose terminals or
level. Fill as needed with distilled
corrosion exists.
water. Check terminal condition
for tightness and corrosion.
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