CHAPTER 3. OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER 3

OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS

3-1. Tools, Equipment, and Repair Parts

Tools, equipment, and repair parts authorized for

the centrifugal pump are listed in the Basic Issue Items

List, Appendix C.

Section II. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

3-2. Lubrication Instructions

No lubrication is authorized at the operator/crew

maintenance level for this equipment.

Refer any

troubles to organizational maintenance.

Section III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

ceased. Stop operation immediately if a deficiency is

3-3. General

noted during operation which would damage the

To insure that the centrifugal pump is ready for

equipment if operation were continued. All deficiencies

operation at all times, it must be inspected

and shortcomings will be recorded together with the

systematically so that defects may be discovered and

corrective action taken on DA Form 2404 (Equipment

corrected before they result in serious damage or

Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) at the earliest

failure. The necessary preventive maintenance checks

possible opportunity.

and services to be performed are listed as described in

3-4. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

paragraph 3-4.

The item numbers indicate the

Refer to table 3-1 for a listing of operator's

sequence of minimum inspection requirements. Defects

preventive maintenance checks and services.

discovered during operation of the unit will be noted for

future correction to be made as soon as operation has

Table 3-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

Operator Maintenance Category

Daily Schedule (or weekly)

Interval and sequence No.

Before

During

After

Item to be

Procedure

Paragraph

operation operation operation

inspection

reference

Fuel tank

Fill tank if necessary. Check for secure

Paragraph 2-10k

mounting.

Engine and

Tighten loose hardware.

pump

mounting

Battery

Check fluid level. If low, report to or-

Paragraph 4-2c

ganizational maintenance.

Radiator

Check fluid level. If low, report to or-

Paragraph 4-2a

ganizational maintenance.

Engine oil

Check level with dipstick. If low, report

Paragraph 4-2b

to organizational maintenance.

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