CHAPTER 4 OPERATOR TRAINING

TB 600-2

CHAPTER 4

OPERATOR TRAINING

4-1. General. This phase of instruction teaches the

manuals, technical bulletins, and lubrication orders.

student administrative procedures that must be

These publications are listed in DA Pam 310-4. The

performed by the operator how the equipment is

forms pertaining to his equipment are covered in detail,

constructed, how to keep the equipment operating

and the reports by which he records daily operations,

properly, and how operating faults are detected and

services are thoroughly explained in TM 38-750.

corrected. For students previously qualified to operate

Accident(s) will be reported and recorded as set forth in

equipment, this part of their training may be shortened to

AR 385-40. Required forms are listed in DA Pam 310-2.

include only subjects peculiar to the specific item on

Publications and forms are available through DA

which training is being conducted.

Publication supply channels as outlined in AR 310-1 and

a. It is essential for the student operator to become

DA Pam 310-10.

familiar with the major components of the equipment and

4-4.

Principles of Driving Units.

Preliminary

functions they perform; services for which the operator

mechanical instruction of the student operators should

and other crew members are responsible; emergency

include familiarization with the characteristics and

repair; field expedients; how to start and warm up the

construction of driving units, e.g., internal combustion

engine; and safety precautions.

engines, turbine engines, electrical motors, batteries and

b. The instructions/trainin g must be designed to

fuel cells to include the principles of operation and

permit student operators to gain sufficient experience, to

component systems. Basic information may be found in

enable them to demonstrate through performance a

TM 9-8000 and pertinent technical manuals.

general knowledge of and familiarity with proper

operation, maintenance and safety procedures.

4-5. Power Trains. Instructions to student operators

Thorough operator and maintenance training will enable

should cover the purpose, components, and functions of

the operator to obtain maximum trouble free operation

power trains.

The different types of clutches,

with minimum mechanical difficulty.

transmissions, transfer cases, propeller shafts, universal

c. The instructor and assistant instructor must

joints, final drives and differentials should be explained.

assure that correct operating techniques are

The theory of operation and general data regarding

demonstrated on each new exercise before the student

these units can be found in TM 9-8000. Specific details

operator attempts the exercise.

for the equipment on which the student is being trained

are best obtained from the pertinent equipment technical

4-2. The Army Maintenance System (TAMMS). The

manuals listed in DA Pam 310-4.

student operator is taught the Army equipment record

procedures as outlined in TM 38-750, including the

4-6. Instruments and Manipulation of Controls. a.

categories of maintenance prescribed in AR 750-1. He

The prospective operator should be familiar with the

is taught how the system operates in carrying out

various types of instruments, how they work and what

maintenance functions that vary from the simple

each signifies. Specific instructions should be given on

preventive procedures performed by the operator himself

the instrument panel of the equipment to which the

to the complex repair and rebuild techniques employed

prospective operator will be assigned.

at depot maintenance shops. He is also taught that the

b. The proper use of controls and correct operating

work that can and should be done at each level is

cycle should be fully covered.

flexible; and depends upon the presence of skilled

mechanics and supervisors, the distribution of tools and

4-7. Electrical System. The major components of the

equipment, the availability of repair parts, time available

electrical system and theory should be taught as

to complete the task, and the tactical situation. The

contained in TM 9-8000 and FM 11-60.

Specific

importance of the operator's position is emphasized, and

application of the theory to the equipment being covered

he is shown where he fits into the maintenance system.

should be from the technical manual for that equipment.

Subjects that should be included in the instruction are

4-3. Maintenance Publications, Forms, and Reports.

the batteries, generating system, magnetos, starting

The student operator is introduced to the publications

system, ignition system, and lighting system.

required for the maintenance and operation of his

Troubleshooting should be emphasized when explaining

equipment, with emphasis on technical

electrical components.

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