Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

TM 11-3895-209-14

Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services- Continued

Procedures

Interval

Item to be

Item

Check and have repaired

Inspected

or adjusted as necessary

No.

Inspect the timing, and the upper and

Belts

lower V-belts for condition, tension, and

alinement Clean off oil and grease. Be

sure that the belt pulleys are properly

aligned and that the jackshaft assembly is

securely mounted. Check the clutch and

brake assemblies and the bearing house

assemblies for evidence of wear, damage,

or excessive looseness.

Moisten a cloth with cleaning compound

and clean the belts; then wipe the belts

with a dry cloth.

Lubrication

Lubricate the equipment (less engine) as

prescribed in paragraph 3-1. Lubricate the

engine as directed in TM 5-2805-257-14.

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Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

NOTE

The following instructions are based on the assumption that the operator is familiar with

basic field wire and field cable practices.

2-6. INSTALLATION OF WIRE REELS

REMOVING REEL AXLE

A Lift upward on the hub lock lever that is nearest the control lever while turning the reel axle

slowly by hand until the hub lock lever reaches the vertical position; the hub is locked.

B Lift the opposite hub lock lever to the vertical position.

C Loosen the locking nuts and swing the locking bolts outward. Swing the locking plate to the

open position.

D Lift out the reel axle.

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