TM 5-6675-325-14
1-8. LUBRICATION
Section III OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS.
a. Lubrication instructions for the Synthesis Section are contained in LO
5-6675-325-12, Lubrication Order, Synthesis Section, Topographic Support System.
The intervals and man-hours specified in the Lubrication Order are based on normal
operations.
During inactive periods, lubrication periods may be extended with
adequate 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 lubricant is
to be Immediately removed. Spray lubricants must not be used In the vicinity of
optical equipment unless optics are completely protected. NO lubricant is to be
applied unless a thorough cleaning is conducted first to remove dirt, dust, or abra-
sive material.
c.
Be sure that you refer to the appropriate chapter before any equipment is
stored after use, that the temperature has stabilized, and that lubrication required
after use is accomplished.
1-9. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES.
a.
The table lists the common malfunctions which you may find during operation
or maintenance of the Synthesis Section, or its components.
You should perform
the test/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
b. This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all test or
inspections and corrective actions.
If a malfunction is not listed or is not
corrected by listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor.
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