Lubrication

TM 11-2330A C2

29.6 Lubrication

Lubrication of the projector is required monthly (a below) and

semiannually (b below).

a. Monthly. Lubricate the pinion shaft and pinion gear on the lens

mount rack (fig. 13) every month as follows:

(1) Remove all dirt, oil, and foreign matter with a lint-free

cloth.

Caution: Do not allow cleaning compound to come in

contact with optical surfaces Use cleaning compound

sparingly.

(2) If necessary, dampen the cloth slightly with cleaning com-

pound; dry clean area thoroughly.

(3) Apply a few drops of oil (LO) to the pinion shaft and pinion

gear. Remove any excess oil.

b. SemiannuaUy. Lubricate the fan motor (fig. 12 or 12.1) at 6-

month intervals as follows:

(1) Clean the areas around the oilholes (fig. 10) of the fan motor

(a(l) and (2) above).

(2) Apply 3 or 4 drops of oil (LO) to each bearing. Remove

any excess oil.

Note. Each bearing is covered by a brass cap containing a felt disk

that holds the oil. The brass cap has a hole through which the oil

Is applied.

Page 26, paragraph 32, checklist, Corrective measures column,

items No. 7 and 8. Change "par. 22" to: par. 26b and c.

Page 31, paragraph 42, line 2. Change "paragraphs 22 and 32"

to: paragraphs 24,25, and 32.

Page 33, paragraph 43, chart, Correction column, third line from

bottom. Change "par. 22" to: par. 26 b and c.

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