TM 5-4930-218-14
Section IV. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
into suitable container. Flush out contaminated fuel
tank and fuel lines with solvent (fed. spec. P-D-680).
Refer to TM 5-2805 -203-14 for operator/crew main-
c. Inspect the fuel tank and lines for leaks, cracks,
tenance of the Military Standard engine used on this
dents, damaged threads, and broken weldments.
equipment. Refer to the Maintenance Allocation
Report any damage to organizational maintenance.
Chart in Appendix B of this publication.
3-10. Maintenance of Engine Electrical
System
Normal operation of the engine requires no main-
a. To help insure easy engine starting, you must check
tenance of the fuel tank, lines, and fittings other
than that which is obvious such as filling tank with
and service the batteries (5, fig. 3-3) frequently. Keep
fuel and tightening loose fittings. If engine operation
batteries filled to the required level with distilled water
becomes faulty or erratic, you may need to do the
(TM 9-2610-200-20). Keep the top of the batteries and
following:
the battery terminals clean. To protect the terminals from
WARNING
corrosion, you can coat them with a light application of
Clean all parts in a well-ventilated
GAA lubricant.
area. Avoid inhalation of solvent
fumes and prolonged exposure of the
skin to cleaning solvent. Wash ex-
posed skin thoroughly.
a. Check fuel strainer bowl (2, fig. 3-2) for moisture
or contamination. If necessary, close the shutoff
valve (1), loosen the bail nut (4), and swing aside the
bail (3) to remove the bowl. Empty and clean the
bowl. Replace the bowl and open the shutoff valve.
b. To help maintain the required battery charging
rate, check generator drive belt tension to insure that
there is no slippage. If generator drive belt is loose or
damaged, refer to organizational maintenance.
Operator/crew maintenance of the compressor con-
sists of the following:
b. Drain and clean fuel tank. To drain contaminated
a. Oil Change: Change compressor oil. Refer to
fuel from tank, open the drain valve and drain fuel
Change 2
