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Section III.
SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIAL
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SCOPE. This chapter covers information required by organizational maintenance personnel to ensure the
equipment will be adequately inspected, serviced, and operationally tested before it is subjected to normal use. These
procedures include site and shelter requirements, service upon receipt of material, and preliminary servicing and
adjustment.
3-10 SITE AND SHELTER REQUIREMENTS . The usage site for the compressor should be selected so as to avoid
excessive dust, mud, rain, snow, heat, or cold. The compressor must be kept as level as possible. The compressor
must never be operated if it is tilted at an angle in excess of 15 degrees in any direction.
Ensure all loose trash is removed from the area of the compressor, to prevent refuse from entering the cooling air inlets.
Ensure compressor is not operated inside closed rooms or buildings. If such operation is mandatory, connect extension
pipe to engine exhaust and pipe exhaust fumes outside. Also, ensure the compressor is protected from rain, wind, snow,
dust, and tropical or desert sun. A temporary shelter should be provided by tarpaulins or other means. The maximum
usage of natural shelter such as trees, hills, and rock formations is highly recommended.
3-11 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS. No specific unpacking instructions are required. Refer to the depreservation
guide DA Form 2258 packed with each unit.
3-12 CHECKING UNPACKED EQUIPMENT.
a.
Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged, report the
damage on DD Form 6, Packaging Improvement Report.
b.
Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete. Report all discrepancies in
accordance with the instructions of DA PAM 738-750.
3-13 PRELIMINARY SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT.
a.
Adjust alternator belt.
b.
Adjust compressor belt.
c.
Check engine crankcase oil.
d.
Check compressor crankcase oil.
e.
Connect battery cables.
f.
Check fuel oil. Top off, if needed.
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