TM 10-6640-215-13
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Item
Interval
Item To Check
Procedure
Not Fully Mission
No.
Service
Capable If:
d. Observe drive belts for
Drive belts are loose or
cracks, slippage, or binding
cracked.
caused by excessive looseness
or tightness of belt. Proper drive-
belt deflection should be 3/4 in-
ches under moderate thumb
pressure.
e. Drain moisture tray as re-
quired during operation.
9
Before
Air Tank and Sys-
Drain air tank as required during
tem Piping
operation.
10
Before
Vacuum Pump
a. Check for loose mounting
Missing mounting bolts.
bolts.
b. Check crankcase oil level.
Low oil level.
c. Check intake filters for ob-
Clogged or dirty filters.
structions.
d. Observe drive belts for
Drive belts are loose or
cracks, slippage, or binding
cracked.
caused by excessive looseness
or tightness of belt. Proper drive-
belt deflection should be 3/4 In-
ches under moderate thumb
pressure.
a. Check for loose mounting
Missing mounting bolts.
bolts.
b. Check crankcase oil level.
Low oil level.
c. Check Intake filters for ob-
Clogged or dirty filters.
structions.
d. Observe drive belts for
Drive belts are loose or
cracks, slippage, or binding
cracked.
caused by excessive looseness
or tightness of belt. Proper drive-
belt deflection should be 3/4 in-
ches under moderate thumb
pressure.
11
Before
Water Pump,
a. Check for loose mounting
Missing mounting bolts.
Valves, and
bolts.
Piping
b. Check water piping in me-
Class III leaks detected.
chanical and laboratory compart-
ments for signs of leakage.
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