TM 5-3431-201-10
CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. OPERATOR'S TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
26. Basic Issue Tools and Equipment
25. Special Tools and Equipment
Tools and repair parts issued with or authorized
No special tools or equipment are required by
for the welding machine are listed in appendix II.
the operator for the maintenance of the welding
machine.
Section II. LUBRICATION
If the crankcase oil has been changed, it will be
27. General Lubrication Information
necessary to operate the engine for 5 minutes before
a. This section contains a reproduction of the
checking the oil level.
lubrication order and lubrication instructions when are
supplemental to, and not specifically covered in, the
e. Air Cleaner.
lubrication order.
(1) Refer to figure 12 and service the air cleaner.
b. The lubrication order shown in figure 11 is an
(2) Perform field expedient repairs on a clogged
exact reproduction of the approved lubrication order for
unserviceable air cleaner by removing the
the welding machine. For the current lubrication order,
defective element and, if available, by securely
refer to DA Pam 3104.
fastening a section of clean, fine-meshed screen
over the open air intake. Operate the engine
without the air cleaner.
28. Detailed Lubrication Information
Caution:
a. Care of Lubricants. Keep all lubricants in sealed
Performance of any field expediency
containers and stored in a clean, dry place away from
repair creates a condition possibly
external heat. Keep lubricants free of dust, dirt, water,
or foreign matter.
dangerous to the equipment or
personnel.
The unit so repaired
b. Points of Lubrication. Refer to figure 11 for
should be taken out of service as
illustration of the lubrication points.
soon as possible for replacement of
c. Cleaning. Wipe all lubrication points free of dirt
the defective parts.
and grease before lubricating.
f. Oil Filter. Refer to figure 13 and service the oil
Clean all lubrication points after lubricating to prevent
filter.
the accumulation of foreign matter.
d. Operation Immediately
After
Lubrication.
Operate the engine immediately after lubrication.
Inspect the oil filter and oil lines for evidence of leakage.
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