O P E R A T O R AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
ized for the ArC Welding Machine are listed in
3-1. Special Tools and Equipment
No special tools or equipment are required by
the Basic issue items list, appendix B of this
the operator or organizational maintenance
manual.
personnel for maintenance of the arc welding
machine.
3-3. Organizational Maintenance Repair
Parts
Organizational maintenance repair parts are
3-2. Basic Issue Tools and Equipment
Tools and repair parts issued with or author-
listed and illustrated in TM 53431205-20P.
Section II. LUBRICATION
b. Points
of Lubrication. Service the lubri-
cation points at proper intervals as illustrated
a. This section contains a reproduction of
in figure 3-1.
the lubrication order and lubrication instruc-
C. Cleaning. Keep all external parts not re-
tions which are supplemental to and not spec-
quiring lubrication clean of lubricants. Before
ifically covered in the lubrication order.
lubricating the equipment, wipe all lubrication
points free of dirt and grease. Clean all ]ubri-
is an exact reproduction of the approved lub-
cation points after lubricating to prevent ac-
rication order for the Arc Welding Machine.
cumulation of foreign matter.
For the current lubrication order, refer to DA
d. Operation Immediately After Lubrica-
Pam 3104.
tion. Operate the engine immediately after
3-5. Detailed Lubrication Information
lubrication. Check oil filter and lubrication
lines and connections for leaks. Check lubri-
in closed containers and store in a clean, dry
eating oil pressure gauge for normal reading.
place away from external heat. Allow no dust,
e. Oil Filter Service. Service oil filter as il-
dirt, or other foreign material to mix with
lustrated in figure 3-2.
lubricants. Keep all lubrication equipment
f. Air Cleaner Service. Service air cleaner
clean and ready for use.
as illustrated in figure 3-3.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
Section Ill.
during operation of the unit will be noted for
3 - 6 . General
To insure that the welding machine is ready
future correction, to be made as soon as op-
for operation at all times, it must be inspected
eration ceases. Stop operation immediately if
a deficiency is noted during operation which
systematically so that defects may be discov-
ered and corrected before they result in serious
would damage the equipment if operation were
damage or failure. The necessary preventive
continued. All deficiencies and shortcomings
maintenance services to be performed are
will be recorded together with the corrective
listed and described in table 3-1. The item
action taken on DA Form 2404 at the earliest
possible opportunity.
numbers indicate the sequence of minimum
inspection requirements. Defects discovered
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