TM 11-6625-333-15
OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
tematic care and cleaning essential to proper
upkeep and operation of the equipment.
The maintenance duties assigned to the operator
b. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
of the ME-165/G are listed below together with a
The preventive maintenance checks and services
reference to the paragraphs covering the specific
c h a r t (para 3-5) outlines functions to be per-
maintenance function.
f o r m e d at specific intervals. These checks and
a. Daily preventive maintenance checks and
services are to maintain electronic equipment in a
services (para 3-5).
combat-serviceable condition; that is, in good gen-
e r a l (physical) condition and in good operating
c o n d i t i o n . To assist operators in maintaining
combat serviceability, the chart indicates what to
check, how to check, and the normal conditions;
the References column lists the illustrations, para-
graphs, or manuals that contain detailed repair or
r e p l a c e m e n t procedures. If the defect cannot be
Required
remedied by the operator performing the correc-
T h e only tools and test equipment required for
tive actions listed, higher category maintenance
operator maintenance are those furnished as part
or repair is required Records and reports of these
checks and services must be made in accordance
of the ME-165/G. The required materials are as
follows :
with the requirements given in TM 38-750.
a. Trichloroethane.
and Services Periods
b. Cloth, textile: cheesecloth, lint-free (FSN
8305-267-3015).
Preventive maintenance checks and services of
the ME-165/G are required daily by the operator.
c. Abrasive sheet (FSN 5350-271-7939).
t h a t must be accomplished daily and under the
3-3. Operator Preventive Maintenance
conditions listed below:
Preventive maintenance is the systematic care,
a. When the equipment is initially installed.
servicing, and inspection of equipment to prevent
t h e occurrence of trouble, to reduce downtime,
b. When the equipment is reinstalled after
and to assure that the equipment is serviceable.
removal for any reason.
c. At least once each week if the equipment is
a. Systematic Care. The procedures given in
maintained in standby condition.
3-5. Operator Daily Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Chart
References
Procedure
Item to be inspected
Sequence No.
App B.
Check to see that equipment is complete.
1
Completeness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clean exterior surfaces of equipment_ _ _ _ _
2
Check tightness of all power connec-
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
tors.
