CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR/ CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS
Tools, equipment, and repair parts issued with or
List, Appendix B.
authorized for the roller are listed in the Basic Issue Items
Section II. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts not requiring
3-1. General Lubrication Information
lubrication clean of lubricants. Before lubricating the
This section contains lubrication instructions which are
equipment, wipe all lubrication points free of dirt and
supplemental to, and not specifically covered in the
grease. Clean all lubrication points after lubricating to
current lubrication order (LO 5-3895-341-12).
prevent accumulation of foreign matter.
3-2. Detailed Lubrication Information
c. Points of Lubrication. Service the lubrication points
a. General. Keep all lubricants in closed containers
at proper intervals. Reference current lubrication order
and store in a clean, dry place away from external heat.
(LO 5-3895-341-12).
Allow no dust, dirt, or other foreign matter to mix with the
d. Refer to LO 5-2805-258-12 for engine lubrication
lubricants. Keep all lubrication equipment clean and
instructions.
ready for use.
Section III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
3-3. General
Defects or unsatisfactory operating characteristics beyond
To insure that the roller is ready for operation at all times,
the scope of the operator to correct must be reported on
it must be inspected systematically so that defects may
DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
be discovered and corrected before they result in serious
Work Sheet) at the earliest possible opportunity.
damage or failure. The necessary preventive checks and
services to be performed are listed in table 3-1. Defects
3-4. Preventive Checks and Services
discovered during operation of the unit will be noted for
a. For the roller, perform these checks and services as
future correction, to be made as soon as operation has
directed in table 3-1.
ceased. Stop operation immediately if a deficiency is
b. For the engine, perform these checks and services
noted during operation which would damage the
as directed in TM 5-2805-258-14.
equipment if operation were continued.
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