CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SPECIAL TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS
33.
Special Tools and Equipment
b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts, not requiring
lubrication, clean of lubricants. Before lubricating the
No special tools or equipment are required by
equipment, wipe all lubrication points free of dirt and
the operator or organizational maintenance personnel
grease. Clean all lubrication points after lubricating to
for the maintenance of this centrifugal pumping unit.
prevent the accumulation of foreign matter.
c. Operation Immediately After Lubrication
.
33.1 Basic Issue Tools and Equipment
Operate the engine immediately after lubrication.
Inspect the oil filter, oil lines, and other connections
Tools and repair parts issued with or authorized
which might cause oil leakage. If the crankcase oil has
for the centrifugal pump are listed in the basic issue
been changed, operate the engine for approximately 5
items list, appendix II, of this manual.
minutes before checking the oil level.
33.2. Organizational Maintenance Repair Parts
d. Oil Filter.
Service the oil filter as directed in
Organizational maintenance repair parts are listed and
e. Air Cleaner Service the air cleaner a. Directed
.
illustrated in TM 5-4320-233-25P.
34. Lubrication Information
f. Bearing. Pump bearing housing sight glass
should show 1/3 full.
g. Coupling. Pump coupling should be repacked
a. Care of Lubricants Keep all lubricants in closed
.
with GAA whenever coupling is removed.
containers and store in a clean, dry place away from
external heat. Allow no dust, dirt, water, or other foreign
material to mix with the lubricants. Keep all lubrication
equipment clean and ready for use.
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