CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR AND CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I.
SPECIAL TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS
45. Tools and Equipment
There are no special tools and equipment required to perform the repair, maintenance, or overhaul operations of the
Macleod Water Distributor.
46. General Lubrication Information
a. This section contains a reproduction for the lubrication order (LO) and lubrication instructions which are
supplemental to but are not specifically covered in the lubrication order.
b. The lubrication order shown in
(fig. 14) is an
exact reproduction of
the approved lubrication order for the water
distributor. For current lubrication order, always refer to L05-3825-221-15.
47. Detailed Lubrication Information
a. Care of Lubricants. Keep all lubricants, such as
grease and oil, in
closed containers and store in a
clean, dry place
away from heat. Allow no dirt, water, or foreign matter to mix with the lubricant at any time. Keep all lubrication
equipment clean and ready for use at all times.
b. Oil Level Gages. Remove the oil level gages (E, 2,
fig. 15) from the engine crankcase. Inspect them for
unreadable marks or damage. Replace a faulty gage.
c. Points of Application. Follow the instructions given beneath each lubrication point illustration indicating procedures
to be followed at each point. Apply the lubricant indicated on the lubrication order.
d. Cleaning. Keep all external parts not requiring lubrication clean from lubricants. After every lubrication operation
remove any excess lubricant from the point of application and wipe up any spilled lubricant. Old or hardened
lubricants may be easily removed by using a cleaning solvent.
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