CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER 3

OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS

authorized for the substation are listed in the basic issue

3-1. Basic Issue Tools and Equipment

items list, appendix C of this manual.

Tools, equipment, and repair parts issued with or

Section II. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Allow no dust, dirt or other foreign material to mix with

3-2. General Lubrication Information

lubricants.

This section contains lubrication instructions which are

b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts not requiring

supplemental to and not specifically covered in the

lubrication clean of lubricants. Before lubricating the

lubrication order LO 5-6120-250-12.

equipment, wipe all lubrication points free of dirt and

3-3. Detailed Lubrication Information

grease. Clean all lubrication points after lubricating to

a. General. Keep all lubricants in closed containers

prevent accumulation of foreign matter.

and stored in storage cabinets of trailer.

Section III. OPERATORS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND

SERVICES

3-4. General

1)A Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance

To insure that the substation is ready for operation at all

Worksheet) at the earliest possible opportunity.

times, it must be inspected systematically so that

defects may be discovered and corrected before they

3-5. Operator's Preventive Maintenance Services

result in serious damage or failure. Defects discovered

Table 3-1 contains a tabulated list of preventive

during operation of the unit will be noted for future

maintenance checks and services which must be

correction, to be made as soon as operation is ceased.

performed by the operator or crew. Item numbers

Stop operation immediately if a deficiency is noted

indicate the sequence of minimum inspections

during operation which would damage the equipment if

requirements and the interval column designates the

operations were continued.

All deficiencies and

required service intervals.

shortcomings will be recorded together with corrective

action taken on

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