3-5. 0rganizational Weekly Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Chart
Sequence
Item to be Inspected
Procedures
References
No.
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inspect cords, cables, and wires for chafed, cracked,
1
None.
or frayed insulation. Replace connectors that are
broken, arced, stripped, or worn excessively.
2
Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspect the handle for looseness. Replace or tighten
None.
as necessary.
Metal surfaces.
Inspect exposed metal surfaces for rust and corrosion.
3
None.
Touchup paint as required (para 3-9).
Sequence
Procedures
Item to be Inspected
References
No.
Pluckout items.
Inspect seating of pluckout items.
1
None.
Inspect jacks for snug fit and good contact.
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
None.
I n s p e c t the power transformer. All nuts must be
Transformer . . . . . . . . . . .
3
None.
tight. There should be no evidence of dirt or cor-
rosion.
4
Inspect resistors and capacitors for cracks, blistering,
None.
Resistors and capacitors.
or other detrimental defects.
Sequence
Item to be Inspected
Procedures
References
No.
Publications . . . . . . . . . . . .
See that all publications are complete, serviceable, and DA Pam 310-4.
1
current.
Modifications . . . . . . . . . .
Check DA Pam 310-4 to determine if new applicable TM 38-750 and
2
MWO's have been published. All URGENT MWO's
DA Pam 310-4.
must be applied immediately. All NORMAL MWO's
must be scheduled.
Check all spare parts (operator and organizational) for Appx II.
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
general condition and method of storage. No over-
stock should be evident and all shortage must be on
valid requisitions.
Caution: Do not press on the meter face
3-8. Cleaning
(glass) when cleaning; the meter may become
Inspect the exterior of the equipment. The
damaged.
exterior surfaces should be free of dust,
d. Clean the front panel, meter, and control
grease, and fungus.
knobs; use a soft clean cloth. If necessary,
a. Remove dust and loose dirt with a clean
dampen the cloth with water; mild soap may
soft cloth.
be used for more effective cleaning.
Warning: Cleaning compound is flammable
and its fumes are toxic. Provide adequate ven-
3-9. Touchup Painting Instructions
tilation. Do not use near a flame.
Remove rust and corrosion from metal sur-
faces by lightly sanding them with fine sand-
b. Remove grease, fungus, and ground-in dirt
paper. Brush two thin coats of paint on the
from the cases; use a cloth dampened (not
bare metal to protect it from further corro-
wet) with Cleaning Compound (Federal stock
sion. Refer to the applicable cleaning and re-
No. 7930-395-9542).
finishing practices specified in TM 9-213 and
c. Remove dirt or dust from plugs and jacks
TB SIG 364.
with a brush.
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