TM 5-3610-286-20
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Check for loose electrical connectors, damage to electrical conduits and sheaths, and
loose connection at electrical terminals.
Inspect for evidence of overheating or arcing in electrical motors.
Check for missing red lock down wing nuts.
Inspect for rust on external surfaces and internal moving parts.
NOTE
If printing press section has been immobile for a long period, check level of
TSS press section quarterly (refer to TM 5-3610-287-24). In rainy or soft
ground conditions, check monthly.
b. Operational Test. Perform operational test of the printing press if inspection indicates poor or
spotty operator maintenance. Refer to TM 5-3610-286-10 for operator level PMCS. If press does not
function normally, PMCS procedures, properly performed, may correct a large percentage of printing
press problems.
2-8.
Lubrication. Refer to LO 5-3610-286-12 and perform organizational level lubrication as
required. On printing presses equipped with “dry” compressors, bearings should be lubricated
annually with grease at grease fitting.
2-9.
PMCS Procedures. Organizational level PMCS is contained in table 2-1. The numbers in the
Item No. column show the order in which the check or service should be done. These numbers should
be used when recording deficiencies and shortcomings on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and
Maintenance Worksheet. The
l
in the interval column indicates when a check or service should be
done, as follows:
M – Monthly, Q – Quarterly, S – Semiannually, and A – Annually
Table 2-1. Organizational Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
M – Monthly
Q - Quarterly
S - Semiannually
A - Annually
Item
No.
1
Interval
M
Q
l
S
l
A
Item to be
inspected
Printing Press
Procedures
a.
b.
Visually inspect entire printing press, moving
in 360 degree circle around the printing press,
starting at feed tape table. Check for tamper-
ing, damage, or parts missing since last in-
spection. Remove the main guard (D/S), and
the upper and lower guards (O/S) and inspect
for damage and wear of components since last
inspection. Also look for signs of rust or corro-
sion. Remove feeder pile life chain guard and
inspect for damage and wear of components.
Check timing adjustment of printing press
operations (para. 2-98).
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