TM 10-3610-202-14 CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Section I.  LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS. 3-1. General Lubrication Information. This  section  contains  lubrication  instructions  for the editorial and photomechanical shelter of the special warfare printing plant. 3-2.  Detailed Lubrication Information. a. General.          Keep     all     lubricants     in     closed containers  and  store  in  a  clean,  dry  place  away  from external   heat.      Allow   no   dust,   dirt,   or   other   foreign material to mix with the lubricants.  Keep all lubrication equipment clean and ready for use. b. Cleaning.  Keep all external parts not requiring lubrication   clean   of   lubricants   Before   lubricating   the equipment,  wipe  all  lubrication  points  free  of  dirt  and grease.    Clean  all  lubrication  points  after  lubricating  to prevent accumulation of foreign matter. c. Points   of   Lubrication.      Lubricate   the   door hinges and handles of the editorial and photomechanical shelter   with   a   few   drops   of   OE-10   (Lubricating   Oil, Internal   Combustion   Engine)   monthly,   or   if   binding occurs during operation. Section II.  PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES 3-3.  General. To   ensure   that   the   printing   plant   is   ready   for operation at all times, it must be inspected systematically  so  that  defects  may  be  discovered  and corrected    before    they    result    in    serious    damage    or failure.  The necessary preventive maintenance checks and services are listed in table 3-1.  Defects discovered during operation of the system shall be noted for future correction to be made as soon as operation has ceased. Stop   operation   immediately   if   a   deficiency   is   noted during operation, which would damage the equipment if operation were continued. a. Before you operate.  Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS  and  WARNINGS.    Perform  the  before  (B) PMCS. b. While  you  operate.    Always  keep  in  mind  the CAUTIONS  and  WARNINGS.    Perform  the  during  (D) PMCS. c. After  you  operate.    Be  sure  to  perform  your after (A) PMCS. d. If your equipment fails to operate. Troubleshoot    with    proper    equipment.        Report    any deficiencies using the proper forms, see paragraph 1-2. 3-4.  Daily  Preventive  Maintenance Services. Refer   to   table   3-1   for   a   listing   of   preventive maintenance    checks    and    services    which    must    be performed   by   the   operator.      An   explanation   of   the tabular columns is as follows: a. Item  Number.    The  number  appearing  In  this column  indicates  the  chronological  order  of  the  checks and services regardless of interval.  This column is used as a source of item numbers for the TM Number column on     DA     Form     2404.          Equipment     Inspection     and Maintenance    Worksheet.        in    recording    results    of Preventive Maintenance Checks and services. b. Interval.    The  columns  headed  B,  D.    A.    W. and  M  contain  a  dot  (.)  opposite  the  appropriate  check Thus,   if   a   given   check   is   to   be   performed   before operation, a dot is placed in the B column opposite the check    to    be    performed.        If    the    check    is    to    be accomplished during operation.  the dot would be placed In the column headed D, and if the same check is to be made  in  two  or  more  periods,  a  dot  will  be  placed  in each applicable column. c. Combat    Operability    (C).        The    C    column identifies  combat  operability  checks  for  unit  readiness reporting purposes d.  Item To Be Inspected.  The items listed in this column are divided into groups under which the item to be inspected is identified. e. Procedures.      This   column   contains   a   brief description of the checks to be performed. f.  For Readiness Reporting Equipment Is Lot Ready/At- ailab4e  If.    This  column  contains  the  criteria  which  will cause the equipment to be classified as not ready/available    because    of    inability    to    perform    Its primary mission. 3-1