TM 3-4230-237-10
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LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued
LUBRICANT
INTERVAL
PL-S
Q
Heater Top Cover Hinge
(See note 13)
EXPECTED TEMPERATURE
INTERVALS
Above +32F
+40F to -10F
0F to -65F
PL-M
Lubricating Oil
See notes 4, 10,
(MIL-L-3150)
Preservative Medium
PL-M
PL-M
and 11
NSN 9150-00-231-2361
See notes 3, 4,
PL-S
Lubricating Oil
PL-S
PL-S
PL-S
10, 11, and 13
(VV-L-800)
General Purpose
Preservative (Water-
Displacing, Low
Temperature)
NSN 9150-00-231-6689
(1 qt can)
See notes 2, 5, 8,
GAA
GAA
Grease, Automotive
9, and 12
All temperature except in tropical climates. Use GTH
(MIL-G-10924)
and Artillery
(Lubrication Grease High Temperature Electric Motor
NSN 9150-00-190-0905
Ball and Roller Bearings) (MIL-L-15719) NSN 9150-
(5 lb can)
00-257-5358) (8 oz tube)
15W40
Lubricating Oil
See note 6
(MIL-PRF-2104G) NSN 9150-01-438-6076
NOTES:
1.
CARE OF LUBRICANT -- See that lubricant containers are closed tightly to prevent contamination when not in use.
2.
VALVES -- Clean and dry. Coat stems with GAA.
3.
NOZZLES and GUN -- Clean and dry. Lightly coat with PL-S.
4.
END OF SPRAYING MISSION -- Circulate 3 gallons water and 3 pints PL-M or PL-S through pump, according to
note 11.
5.
FITTINGS -- Apply grease (one stroke of handgun or equivalent) to lubrication fittings. Excess lubrication will damage
seals. If hose reel assembly pillow blocks have grease fittings, grease the fittings quarterly with GAA.
6.
DIESEL ENGINE Lubricate with 15W40 lubricating oil (Page 0028 00-2, item 17).
7.
PUMP -- Unscrew pump breather from bearing housing before applying grease to fitting. After lubrication, wipe off all
excess grease and reinstall pump breather.
8.
DUST CAPS and THREADED PARTS -- Coat all threaded parts with GAA whenever they are disassembled.
9.
FOOT VALVE and SHOWER PIPING -- Clean and dry. Coat threaded parts with GAA.
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