TM 11-6125-252-15
CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
LOOSE NUTS AND BOLTS, AND CHECKING
3-1. Scope of Maintenance
FOR COMPLETENESS are not listed as PMCS
The following is a list of maintenance duties
checks. They are things that you should do any
normally performed by the operator of the motor
time you see they must be done. If you find a
generator. These procedures do not require spe-
routine check like one of those listed in your
cial tools or test equipment.
PMCS, it is because other operators reported
problems with this item.
NOTE
When you are doing any PMCS or routine
c. Deleted.
checks, keep in mind the warnings and
cautions.
WARNINGS
3-2. Preventive Maintenance
Adequate ventilation should be provided
NOTE
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while using TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROE-
Refer to TM 750-244-2 for proper pro-
Prolonged breathing of vapor
THANE.
cedures for destruction of this equipment
should be avoided. The solvent should
to prevent enemy use.
not be used near heat or open flame; the
a. Operator/crew preventive maintenance is
products of decomposition are toxic and
the systematic care, servicing and inspection of
irritating. Since TRICHLOROTRIFLUO-
equipment to prevent the occurrence of trouble,
ROETHANE dissolves natural oils, pro-
to reduce downtime, and to maintain equipment
longed contact with skin should be avoid-
in serviceable condition. To be sure that your
ed. When necessary , use gloves which the
motor generator is always ready for your mission,
solvent cannot penetrate. If the solvent
you must do scheduled preventive maintenance
is taken internally, consult a physician
checks and services (PMCS).
immediate y.
(1) BEFORE OPERATION, perform your B
Compressed air is dangerous and can
PMCS to be sure that your equipment is ready to
cause serious bodily harm if protective
go.
means or methods are not observed to
prevent a chip or particle (of whatever
(2) When an item of equipment is reinstalled
size) from being blown into the eyes or
after removal, for any reason, perform the neces-
unbroken skin of the operator or other
sary B PMCS (para 3-2.1) to be sure the item meets
personnel. Goggles must be worn at all
the readiness reporting criteria.
times while cleaning with compressed
(3) Use the ITEM NO. column in the PMCS
air. Compressed air shall be not be used
table to get the number to be used in the TM
for cleaning purposes except where re-
ITEM NO. column on DA Form 2404 (Equip
duced to less than 29 pounds per square
ment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet)
inch gage (psig) and then only with effec-
when you fill out the form.
tive chip guarding and personnel protective
equipment. Do not use compressed air to
b. Routine checks like CLEANING, DUSTING,
dry parts when trichlorotrifluoroethane has
WASHING, CHECKING FOR FRAYED CABLES,
been used.
STOWING ITEMS NOT IN USE, COVERING
UNUSED RECEPTACLES, CHECKING FOR
3-1
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