TM 55-4920-384-13&P
INTERVALS
PROCEDURES
During
After
Before
Operation
Operation
Operation
Oil. Check the oil level in the engine crank-
case. Add oil if the oil is not at the proper
level.
cumulated dirt. Clean if necessary.
Battery. Clean the battery and see that the
terminal connections are tight. Check the
level of the electrolyte. Add water as neces-
sary to bring the level to full indicator.
Tires. Inspect the tires for cuts, leaks, fab-
ric breaks, and uneven wear. Check the tires
for proper inflation. Correct tire pressure is
60 psi. Report defective tires to AVIM.
Cooling System. Inspect the condition of
the fins on the engine. See that they are
clean and free from dust and dirt. Inspect
the engine shrouding for correct installa-
tion and loose or missing mounting bolts.
Correct all deficiencies or report them to
AVIM.
Fuel Strainer. Inspect the bowl of the
strainer for accumulation of water, dirt, and
foreign matter. Clean the fuel strainer if
necessary.
Instruments. Inspect all instruments for
broken glass, improper operation, and in-
secure mounting. Report all deficiencies to
AVIM.
Hydraulic Fluid. Check and refill to
proper level.
Low Pressure and High Pressure Warn-
ing Lights. Press to test with ignition
switch on.
3-2. Lubrication. This
section contains lubri-
(b) Cleaning. Use an approved cleaning
solvent to wipe all surfaces clean surrounding the
cation instructions which are supplemental to
point of application before applying the lubricant.
and are not specifically covered in the lubri-
(c) Points of Application. Follow the de-
cation chart.
tailed lubrication instructions given in the applica-
ble maintenance paragraphs and refer to the lubri-
(1) Detailed Lubrication Information.
cation chart for type of lubricant and interval of
application.
lubricant containers after use and store in a clean,
(d) Operation After Lubri-
cation. Operate the test stand for 5 minutes imme-
dry place. Keep all containers, used in handling lu-
diately after lubrication. Inspect the oil filter for
bricating oil or gasoline clean and ready for use.
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