TM 5-3610-259-14
Section III.
OPERATOR’S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1.3.1 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
a. Lubrication instructions for the plate process Section are contained in LO 5-
3610-259-12, Lubrication Order, Topographic Support System, Plate Process Section.
The intervals and man-hours specified in the Lubrication Order are based on normal
operations.
During inactive periods, lubrication periods may be extended with ade-
quate preservation.
b. Topographic equipment and all optical equipment require special care in
lubrication.
When a specified lubricant is called for. substitutions are not au-
thorized.
Minimum amounts of lubricant are to be used-and all excess lubri
to be immediately removed.
Spray lubricants must not be used in the vicini
optical equipment unless optics are completely protected. No lubricant is
applied unless a thorough cleaning is conducted first to remove dirt, dust
sive material.
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C. Be sure that you refer to the appropriate chapter before any equipment is
stored after use, that the temperature has stabilized, and that required lubrication
after use is accomplished.
1.3.2 OPERATOR’S TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
a.
Operator’s troubleshooting for the section consists of being sure switches
and circuit breakers are correctly positioned and blackout switches are properly
adjusted.
Specific equipment malfunctions are covered in the chapter for that
ment.
Air-conditioning/heating troubleshooting procedures are covered in TM 5-4120-
367-14. Exact circumstances of any equipment malfunction must be carefully noted by
the operator to aid in corrective action by maintenance personnel.
b.
The table lists the common malfunctions which you may find during operation
or maintenance of the Plate Process Section.
You should perform the tests/
inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
THIS MANUAL CANNOT LIST ALL THE POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS OR EVERY POSSIBLE TEST/
INSPECTION AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
IF A MALFUNCTION IS NOT LISTED OR CORRECTED BY A
LISTED CORRECTIVE ACTION, NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR.
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