Table 3-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Operotor and Crew)
Interval
M--Monthly
A--After operation
B--before operation
WWeekly
D--During operation
QQuarterly
Org.
Operator
Saily1:
Reference
Procedure
Item to be inspected
M
Q
B
D
A
Para 1-4
Check for proper inflation.
x
Tires
1
Para 3-19
Drain moisture from tank. Inspect for
x
Air brake reservoir
2
leaks and loose mountings,
Check for proper operation and defec-
x
x
Lights
3
tive wiring.
Para 2-29
Check condition of the fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
4
and inspect for full charge.
See that it is properly mounted.
5
Para 3-15
Check condition of batteries. Maintain
x
Batteries
proper electrolyte level, Make sure
all cables are tight.
Para 3-15
Inspect for proper operation, leakage
x
Alcohol dispenser
6
and secure mounting.
Para 3-16
Inspect condition and tension of gener-
x
Belts and pulleys
7
ator drive belt.
Para 3-17
Inspect condition and tension of
compressor drive belts.
See that all tools and equipment used
x
Tools and equipment
8
with the unit are in a serviceable
Para 2-2
condition. Clean and properly stow all
tools and equipment.
Para 2-18
Inspect cylinder head and cooling fins
x
9
for any accumulation of dirt or rust.
Para 2-2
Check all gages for broken glass and
x
Instruments
10
secure mounting. Check all gages for
proper operation.
Inspect filter sediment bowl for accu-
x
Fuel filter
11
Para 3-13
mulation of water or dirt. Clean bowl
and screen if dirt or water is present.
Check fuel supply. See that fuel tank
Fuel
x
12
is full.
Inspect compressor head and cooling
x
Air compressor
13
fins for accumulation of dirt and
rust.
Check for lubrication or air leaks.
Leaks
x
14
Check swivel joints at hose reel inlet.
Para 2-13
Open air receiver drain cock for a short
Air receiver drain
15
time to release moisture.
cock
Para 4-30
Inspect lubricant pumps for leakage.
x
Lubricant pumps
16
Inspect pump hoses for leaks or
damage.
Section IV. OPERATOR'S TROUBLESHOOTING
action recommended is described opposite the proba-
3-8. General
ble cause.
This section provides information useful in diagnos-
3-9. Troubleshooting Table
ing and correcting unsatisfactory operation or failure
Table 3-2 lists operator and crew troubleshooting
of the lubricating and servicing unit and its compo-
malfunctions, probable causes and corrective action
nents. Malfunctions which may occur are listed in
to be taken. Refer to TM 5-2805-203-14 for the mili-
table 3-2. Each malfunction stated is followed by a
tary standard engine troubleshooting symptoms.
list of probable causes of the trouble. The corrective
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