CHAPTER 3
ORGANIZATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. Organizational Tools and Equipment
38. General
The tools and equipment listed in this section are those that are required to perform organizational maintenance on the
truck mounted air compressor. Standard mechanic's hand tools and on-equipment tools are not enumerated in this
section.
39. On-Equipment Tools
The on-equipment tools normally supplied with this equipment for the use of the operator are listed in appendix III.
40. Special Organizational Maintenance Tools and Equipment No special organizational maintenance tools and equipment are
required.
Section II. LUBRICATION AND PAINTING
41. General Lubrication Information
a. Lubrication Order 5-5065 prescribes first and second echelon lubrication maintenance for the truck mounted air
compressor.
b. A lubrication order is published for each item of equipment. The lubrication order shown in figure 16 is a
reproduction of an approved lubrication order for the air compressor. For the current lubrication order, refer to SR 310-20-
4.
c. Lubrication orders prescribe approved first and second echelon lubrication procedures. The instructions contained
therein are mandatory.
42. Detailed Lubrication Information
a. Care of Lubricants. The cleanliness of lubricant at the point of use is dependent upon cleanliness in storage and
handling. All containers must be kept closed tight when not in use. Some oils and greases will absorb water to such an
extent that their physical characteristics will change so as to definitely reduce their lubricating value. All drum or
containers, openings, plugs, pumps, funnels, guns, or other lubricating utensils or equip-
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