TM 5-3895-376-14&P
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Plate Compactor
Location
Item
No.
Interval
Item to
Check/
Service
1
Before Compactor
Exterior
2
Before Throttle
Control
a. Check for missing crank handle or
other damaged or missing items.
Report missing or damaged items
to unit maintenance.
Procedure
WARNING
Do not allow any person to
operate the vibrating tamper
for more than two hours per
day. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in
injury from vibration exposure.
Not Fully Mission
Capable if:
a. Crank handle is missing or dam-
aged. Missing or damaged muffler
guard or v-belt cover.
b. Check for signs of fuel or oil leaks.
b. Any class III oil leaks or any fuel
Report leakage to unit mainte-
leaks.
nance.
c. Check for missing, damaged or il-
c. One or more safety decals or
legible data plates, decals, or sten-
safety data plates are missing or
cil markings.
damaged beyond legibility.
a. Check for free movement through
full stroke. Report any malfunction
to unit maintenance.
b. Check for missing clamps. Report
missing clamps to unit mainte-
nance.
a. Excessive binding or restricted
movement.
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