TM 5-6115-640-14&P
a.
Routine Inspections. Use the following information to help identify potential problems before and during checks
and services.
WARNING
Clean parts in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation of solvent fumes and prolonged exposure
of skin to cleaning solvent. Wash exposed skin thoroughly. Dry cleaning solvent (PD-680) used
to clean parts is potentially dangerous to personnel and property. Do not smoke or use near
open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100°F to 138°F (38°C to 590C).
(1)
Keep it clean. Dirt, grease, and oil get in the way and may cover up a serious problem. Use drycleaning
solvent PD-680 (item 1, appendix F), to clean metal surfaces. Use soap and water to clean rubber or
plastic parts and material.
(2)
Bolts, nuts, and screws. Check them all to make sure they're not loose, missing, bent, or broken. Don't try
to check them all with a tool, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt heads. If you find
one loose, tighten it or report it to unit level maintenance.
(3)
Welds. Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If a broken weld is
found, report it to unit level of maintenance.
(4)
Electrical wires, connectors, terminals, and receptacles. Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires,
and loose or broken connectors. Tighten loose connectors and make sure the wires are in good condition.
Examine terminals and receptacles for serviceability. If deficiencies are found, report them to unit level
maintenance.
(5)
Hoses and fluid lines. Look for wear, damage, and leaks. Make sure clamps and fittings are tight. Wet
spots and stains around a fitting or connector can mean a leak. If a leak comes from a loose connector,
tighten it. If something is broken or worn out, report it to unit level maintenance.
b.
Leakage Definitions. It is necessary for you to know how fluid leakage affects the status of your equipment. The
following are definitions of the types/classes of leakage you need to know to be able to determine the status of your
equipment. Learn and be familiar with them. When in doubt, NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR.
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