TM 10-8340-208-13
CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS
3-1. Tools and Equipment
Tools, equipment, and repair parts issued with or authorized for the vehicle maintenance tent, are listed in the basic issue
items list, Appendix C.
3-2. Special Tools and Equipment
No special tools or equipment are required for operator maintenance on the tent.
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
3-3. General
To insure that the expandable, frame-type tent is ready for operation at all times, it must be inspected systematically so
that defects may be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage or failure. The necessary preventive
maintenance checks and services to be performed are listed and described in paragraph 3-5. Defects discovered will be
noted for future correction, to be made as soon as possible. All deficiencies and shortcomings, together with the
corrective action taken, will be recorded on DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) at the-
earliest possible opportunity.
3-4. Cleaning
Remove dirt and foreign matter from the tent body, liner and covers, support components, and anchoring components,
with a soap and water solution, using a soft-bristle brush.
3-5. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Table 3-1 contains a tabulated listing of the operator's periodic (daily and weekly) preventive maintenance checks and
services. The item numbers indicate the sequence of minimum inspection requirements.
3-1
