TM 10-5410-224-14
Section IV. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
days or sooner if extremely dry or dusty weather
3-9. General.
conditions exist. The lubricant to be used is
The only lubrication required for the expandable
grease MIL-G-23827 and is applied to the grease
shelter is the quarterly lubrication of the leveling
fitting on the jack by maens of a grease gun.
jacks. The procedure for lubricating the leveling
jacks is given in the following paragraph.
The leveling jack must be lubricated every 90
Section V. OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CHECKS AND SERVICES
together with the corrective action taken, in ac-
3-11. General.
cordance with TM 38-750.
To ensure that the expandable shelter (deployed
mode) is ready for operation at all times, it must
be inspected systematically so that defects may be
Maintenance Checks and Services.
discovered and corrected before they result in
The operator and organizational preventive
serious damage or failure. The necessary
maintenance checks and services are contained in
preventive maintenance services to be performed
are listed and described in paragraph 3-12. Item
tabulated listing of preventive maintenance checks
numbers indicate the sequence of and minimum
and services which must be performed at the
inspection required. Defects discovered during
specified intervals to ensure that the equipment
operation of the equipment should be noted for
will perform satisfactorily until the next periodic
future correction to be made as soon as operation
service. The item numbers are listed consecutively
has ceased. Stop operation immediately, if a
in a systematic sequence.
deficiency is noted during operation which would
damage the equipment. Record all deficiencies,
W-Weekly
D. Doily
Interval and
Item to be Inspected
Sequence No.
w
D
OVERALL EQUIPMENT
1
Check that expandable shelter is complete and properly positioned for use.
CLEANLINESS AND CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT
2
Check interior and exterior of expandable shelter for overall cleanliness, general condition, and ob-
vious damage. Use a clean, soft-bristle brush to remove dust, dirt, and lint from all parts and sur-
faces. Clean walls with soap and water, and a sponge or soft cloth. Clean floors by scrubbing with
soap, clean water, and a mop.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF EQUIPMENT
3
Check that electrical cables are properly connected and check for proper position of all circuit
breakers
Q-Quarterly
M-Monthly
Item to be Inspected
Interval and
Procedure
Sequence No.
M
Q
1
SWINGOUT WALLS
Check that all seals are secure. Inspect surface for damage and corrosion, Check latches for damage
and for ease of operation.
