TM 11-6625-622-12
CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The operator will perform operator and organizational maintenance.
downtime, and to assure that the equipment is
3-1. Scope of Maintenance
serviceable.
The maintenance duties assigned to the op-
a. Systematic Care. The procedures given in
erator are listed below, together with a refer-
ence to the paragraphs covering the specific
systematic care and cleaning essential to proper
m a i n t e n a n c e functions. The paragraphs in-
upkeep and operation of the equipment.
clude instructions for performing preventive
b. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Serv-
and corrective maintenance. No tools or test
equipment other than those listed in the para-
graphs are repaired.
specific intervals. These checks and services
a. Daily preventive maintenance checks and
maintain Army electronic equipment in good
services (para 3-4).
general (physical) condition and in good oper-
ating condition. To assist operators in main-
c. Monthly preventive maintenance checks
taining serviceability, the charts indicate what
and services (para 3-7).
to check, how to check, and the normal condi-
tions; the References column lists the para-
c. Quarterly preventive maintenance checks
graphs or manuals that contain supplementary
and services (para 3-10).
information. If the defect cannot be remedied
by performing the corrective action indicated,
higher level maintenance or repair is required.
3-2. Tools and Materials Required
Records and reports of these checks and serv-
for Maintenance
ices must be made in accordance with the re-
The tools and materials required for organi-
quirements set forth in TM 38-750.
zational maintenance are listed below:
3-4. Daily Preventive Maintenance
a. Phillip's screwdriver.
Checks and Services
b. Blade screwdriver.
c. Lint-free cloth.
Preventive maintenance checks and services
of the radio set test harness are required daily.
d. Sandpaper, extra fine #000.
A daily period is defined as 8 hours of equip-
e. Small soft-bristled brush.
ment operation. Paragraph 3-5 specifies checks
f. Rubber electrician's tape.
and services that must be accomplished daily or
g. Materials for repainting (TM 9-213).
under the special conditions listed below.
a. When the equipment is initially installed.
3-3. Preventive Maintenance
b. When the equipment is reinstalled after
Preventive maintenance is the systematic
removal for any reason.
care, servicing, and inspection of equipment, to
c. At least once each week if the equipment
prevent the occurrence of trouble, to reduce
is maintained in a standby condition.
