TM 5-3810-300-24&P-3
15.1 Preventive Maintenance
installing the filter element. After replacing the filter
element and cover gasket, start the engine and check for
Check all of the connections in the air system to be sure
leaks.
they are tight. Check all hoses for punctures or other
damage and replace, if necessary.
14. Starting Motor
18. Exhaust System
Starting motors which are provided with lubrication
fittings (grease cups, hinge cap oilers, or oil tubes sealed
Check the exhaust manifold retaining nuts, exhaust
with pipe plugs) should be lubricated at the intervals
flange clamp, and other connections for tightness. Check
shown on the chart. Add 8 to 10 drops of oil, of the
for proper operation of the exhaust pipe rain cap, if one
same grade as used in the engine, to hinge cap oilers; if
is used.
sealed tubes are provided, remove the pipe plugs, add
oil and re-seal the tubes. Grease cups should be turned
19. Air Compressor
down one turn. Refill the grease cups, if necessary.
However, some starting motors do not require lubrication
Tighten the air compressor mounting bolts. If the air
except during overhaul.
compressor is belt driven, check the belts for proper
tension.
15. Fuel Tanks
20. Air Box Drain Tubes
Tighten all fuel tank mountings and brackets. At the
same time, check the seal in the fuel tank cap, the
With the engine running, check for flow of air from the air
breather hole in the cap, and the condition of the cross-
box drain tubes. If the tubes are clogged, remove, clean
over fuel line. Repair or replace the parts as necessary.
and reinstall the tubes.
16.
Cooling System
21. Emergency Shutdown
Check the cooling system hoses for deterioration or
With the engine running at idle speed, check the
damage and replace, if necessary. Check all of the hose
operation of the emergency shutdown. Reset the air
clamps to make sure they are tight and properly seated
shutdown valve in the open position after the check has
on the hoses.
been made.
17. Air System
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