Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (cont)

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Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (cont)

Not Fully

Location

Procedure

Item

Interval

Mission

Item to Check/

No.

Capable If:

Service

b. Remove refueling cap (4)

Fuel Cans

BEFORE,

on both 5-gallon fuel cans

AFTER

(cont)

(5) and check for water or

dirt in fuel. Clean fuel can

and fuel can lid assembly

strainer screen, if con-

taminated.

c. Fill fuel cans to bottom of

BEFORE,

fill hole in fuel can lid

AFTER

assemblies with clean fuel

and secure refueling caps

(4).

Class III fog oil leaks are

a. Check for signs of leaks in

M54 Smoke

BEFORE,

present, or Class II and III fuel

all hoses, connectors, and

Generator

AFTER

leaks are present.

lines.

Hoses are torn, cracked, or

Check that hoses are

collapsed.

not torn, cracked,

twisted, or collapsed.

Cable connectors are broken.

b. Check that cable

BEFORE,

assemblies are correctly

AFTER

connected and tight.

Cable insulated is dry rotted,

Check cable insulation

cut, or worn to bare wire.

for dry rot, cuts, or

wear to bare wire.

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