TM 9-1290-357-15
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL
2-1. GeneraI
2-3. Inspection
a. Forms, Records, and Reports. Refer to para-
certain it is properly assembled, secure, clean,
records, and reports for inspection.
correctly adjusted and lubricated. Check all re-
pair parts, tools and equipment against the basic
sing components, screws, nuts, washers, pins, loose
issue items list (appendix B) to be sure every
rivets, or parts insecurely fastened.
item is present and determine that they are in
good condition, clean, and properly packaged and
c. Appearance. The appearance will indicate
stowed.
its general condition and reflect type of treat-
ment it has received. Check the legibility of scales
Caution: Do not mishandle or abuse the equip-
and micrometers, and examine for dented sur-
ment at any time because inaccuracy or break-
faces, bent or broken parts, nicks or burrs, fun-
gus growth, moisture and corrosion. Examine for
age will result from mistreatment.
evidence of misuse or damage in shipment which
b. Make a record of any missing parts, tools,
may indicate a need for repair.
and equipment and of any obvious malfunctions.
d. Functioning of Components. Check that me-
Correct any deficiencies that can be corrected, as
chanical components operate smoothly without
quickly as possible.
binding, backlash, or rough motion, and that elec-
c. Check all small parts, as they are more likely
trical components function normally. Check that
to become lost and may seriously affect the proper
stationary and moving parts are free from lint,
functioning of the materiel.
grit, and other foreign matter which may hamper
the aiming circle w/e.
2-2. Duties
e. Paint and Finish. Inspect for bare spots or
damaged finish which exposes bare metal surfaces
The organizational mechanic performs the in-
causing corrosion. Refer to TM 9-213 to deter-
spection to determine whether the materiel has
mine whether touch-up or complete refinishing is
been properly prepared for service and is in con-
required.
dition to perform its assigned mission. It is the
f. Lubrication. Check that materiel is lubri-
duty of the operator to assist the organizational
cated in accordance with paragraph 3-4.
mechanic in the performance of these services.
Section Il. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-5. Controls and Indicators
2-4. Scope.
This section describes, locates, illustrates, and
dicators used.
furnishes the using personnel with sufficient in-
formation pertaining to the various controls, in-
dicators, and components provided to insure the
proper operation of the aiming circle M1, (figs.
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