TM 55-1930-209-14&P-21CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSSection I. Lubrication Instructions3-1Detailed lubrication informationa.General. Lubrication of winch assembly is covered in lubrication chart (Fig. 3-1). Keep all lubricants in closedcontainers and stored in a clean, dry place away from external heat. Allow no dust, dirt, or other foreign material to mixwith lubricants. Keep all lubrication equipment clean and ready for use. See Chapter 2 for operation under unusualconditions, and modify lubrication frequency accordingly.b.Cleaning. Keep all external parts not requiring lubrication clean of lubricants. Before lubricating equipment, wipeall lubrication points free of dirt and grease. Clean all lubrication points after lubricating to prevent accumulation offoreign matter.3-2Points of lubricationa.Service lubrication points at proper intervals as illustrated in figure 3- 1.b.The engine crankcase oil level must be checked frequently, as oil consumption may increase.c.The engine and transmission oil may require changing more frequently than usual because contamination bydilution and sludge formation will increase under cold weather operating conditions.Section II. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services3-3General. To insure that the winch is ready for operation at all times, it must be inspected systematically so thatdefects may be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage or failure. The necessary preventivemaintenance checks and services to be performed are listed in TM 551930-209-14&P-19, Chapter 18.3-1
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