Chapter 3. OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TM 5-4110-217-14

CHAPTER 3

OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

3-1. Special Tools and Equipment.

3-3. Organizational Maintenance Repair Parts.

Organizational maintenance repair parts are listed

No special tools or equipment are required by the

and illustrated in TM 5-4110-217-24P.

operator or organizational maintenance personnel for the

refrigeration unit.

3-2. Basic Issue Tools and Equipment.

Not applicable.

Section II. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

d. Precautions. Before lubricating the equipment,

3-4. General Lubrication Information.

be sure that the starter switch is OFF. Otherwise,

automatic controls may start operation of the equipment

a. This section contains the lubrication chart and

and cause injury to personnel.

lubrication instructions which are supplement to, and not

e. Engine Oil. (Model RMP-J/1-1OG)

specifically covered in the lubrication chart.

(1) The crankcase oil level must be checked

b. The lubrication chart, figure 3-1, is the

frequently, as oil consumption may increase.

approved lubrication chart for the gasoline engine driven

(2) The oil may require changing more

unit model RMP-J/1-1OG. Other than the power source,

frequently than usual, because contamination by dilution

the electric motor driven model RMP-J/11-1OE has the

and sludge formation will increase under cold weather

same lubrication. No lubrication is required for the

operation conditions.

electric motor.

f. Air Cleaner Service. (Model RMP-J/1-1OG)

(1) Remove wing nut and lift off cover and

filter element as indicated in figure 3-2.

3-5. Detailed Lubrication Information.

(2) Clean bowl, cover and filter element with

a. General.

Keep all lubricants in closed

an approved cleaning agent.

containers and store In a clean, dry place away from

(3) Fill bowl to oil level with same grade of oil

external heat. Allow no dust, dirt, or other foreign

used in engine crankcase.

material to mix with the lubricants. Keep all lubrication

(4) Replace filter element every 200 hours of

equipment clean and ready for use.

operation.

b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts not requiring

(5) Assemble air cleaner as shown in figure 3-

lubrication, clean of lubricants. Before lubricating the

equipment, wipe all lubrication points free of dirt and

NOTE

grease. Clean all lubrication points after lubricating to

This service will vary from several

prevent accumulation of foreign matter.

days

during

operation

c. Points of Lubrication. Service the lubrication

comparatively clean conditions, to

points at proper intervals as illustrated in figure 3-1.

twice a day in dusty conditions.

g. Every 1000 operating hours, lubricate fan

shaft and pulley bearings with BR.

h. Check the compressor oil level, paragraph

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