CHAPTER 5. UNIT MAINTENANCE

TM 5-5420-279-23

CHAPTER 5

UNIT MAINTENANCE

Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL, ALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT MUST

BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT THE OPERATOR FROM SLIPPING AND

CAUSING INJURY TO PERSONNEL.

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a. Keep all lubricants in closed containers and store in a clear dry place away from heat. Allow

no dust, dirt, or other foreign material to mix with the lubricants. Keep all lubrication equipment

clean and ready to use.

b. 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. All periodic lubrication is carried out at Operator level. Table 1 contains the necessary

information to lubricate components after repair. Detailed drawings of lubrication points can be

found in the Operator's manual TM 5-5420-279-10 Chapter 8 Section III.

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EXPENDABLE AND DURABLE ITEMS

A list of expendable and durable items is shown in table 4 of the Maintenance Allocation Chart at