TM 11-6125-252-15
Figure 4-2. Motor generator,dc endbell.
NOTE
(2) Cleaning cloths.
When you are doing any PMCS or routine
4-3. Preventive Maintenance
checks, keep in mind the warnings and
cautions.
NOTE
WARNINGS
Refer to TM 750-244-2 for proper proce-
dures for destruction of this equipment
Adequate ventilation should be provided
q
to prevent enemy use.
while using TRICHLOROTRIFLUORO-
ETHANE. Prolonged breathing of vapor
a. Organizational preventive maintenance pro-
should be avoided. The solvent should not
cedures are designed to help maintain equipment
be used near heat or open flame; the pro-
in serviceable condition. They include items to be
ducts of decomposition are toxic and irri-
checked and how to check them. These checks
tating. Since TRICHLOROTRIFLUORO-
and services, described in paragraph 4-4, outline
ETHANE dissolves natural oils, prolonged
inspections that are to be made at specific quart-
contact with skin should be avoided. When
erly (Q) intervals.
necessary, use gloves which the solvent can-
If the solvent is taken
not penetrate.
(1) Quarterly PMCS are important checks to
internally, consult a physician immediately.
keep serious problems from suddenly happening.
(2) Use the ITEM NO. column in the PMCS
table to get the number to be used in the TM
Compressed air is dangerous and can cause
q
ITEM NO. column on DA Form 2404 (Equip-
serious bodily harm if protective means or
ment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet)
methods are not observed to prevent a chip
when you fill out the form.
or particle (of whatever size) from being
blown into the eyes or unbroken skin of
b. Routine checks like CLEANING, DUSTING,
the operator or other personnel. Goggles
WASHING, CHECKING FOR FRAYED CABLES,
must be worn at all times while cleaning
STOWING ITEMS NOT IN USE, COVERING
with compressed air. Compressed air shall
UNUSED RECEPTACLES, CHECKING FOR
not be used for cleaning purposes except
LOOSE NUTS AND BOLTS, AND CHECKING
where reduced to less than 29 pounds per
FOR COMPLETENESS are not listed as PMCS
square inch gage (psig) and then only with
checks. They are things that you should do any
effective chip guarding and personnel pro-
time you see they must be done. If you find a
tective equipment. Do not use compressed
routine check like one of those listed in your
air to dry parts when trichlorotrifluoro-
PMCS, it is because other operators reported
ethane has been used.
problems with this item.
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