NOTE: B=BEFORE OPERATION D=DURING OPERATION A=AFTER OPERATION
ITEM
Interval
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
PROCEDURES
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
NO.
READY/AVALABLE
B
D
A
IF
TM 5-4310-393-14
2-6. OPERATOR'S PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS).
The operator's PMCS are shown in Table 2-2, Operator's PMCS.
TABLE 2-2. OPERATOR'S PMCS
1
Reciprocating Compressor
Check entire unit for cleanliness,
Deficiencies are
Unit
loose bolts, nuts, and mounting
noted
hardware Check clamping devices
which secure the two elements to-
gether as an operational unit Ex-
amine tubes and tube fittings for
wear caused by rubbing
2
Meters and Gauges
Check service line pressure and
Faces, pointers, and
final pressure gauges for current
lenses are damaged
comparison/calibration label
Gauges are out of
Check all gauges for damaged
calibration.
faces or loose mounting hardware
(paragraph 3-17).
3
Engine Fuel Tank
Check the fuel supply Ensure the
No fuel is available
tank is full Check gasket (missing
or damaged).
4
Engine Oil Level
Check engine oil level, fill to proper
level as required ( paragraph 3-15)
5
Engine Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Ensure that air cleaner bowl is filled
Oil level is below the
to the 3 holes in the cup before
oil level mark
starting the engine Use the same
grade of oil as is used in the engine.
Service air cleaner after every 120
hours of operation
(paragraph 3-15.2.)
6
Compressor Oil Level
Check oil level with dipstick. En-
Oil at or below the
suring the dipstick is screwed in
add line
correctly. Fill to proper level
(paragraph 3-14.1).
7
Pressure Maintaining Valve
Check pressure at the service line
PMV does not main-
(PMV)
outlet on the final pressure gauge. It tain 2000 psi on the
should be maintained at 2000 psi
final pressure gauge
(138 bar) (paragraph 3-16.1)
8
Prefilter and Intake Hose
Check for damage, dirt or debris
Deficiencies are
(paragraph 3-14. 3).
noted
9
Fill Hose Assembly
Check gauge and safety relief valve
Faces, pointers, and
for current comparison/ calibration
lenses are damaged
label Check safety line and fill hose
Safety valve out of
for wear, abrasion or damage
calibration. Wear or
(paragraph 3-19)
damage noted
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