TM 5-3895-376-14&P
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Plate Compactor - Continued
Location
Interval
Procedure
Not Fully Mission
Capable if:
Item
No.
Item to
Check/
Service
3
Before
Direction
Control Lever
a. Check for free movement through
full stroke. Report any malfunction
4
During Exhaust
5 During
Controls
6
During
Vibrator
to unit maintenance.
b. Check for torn boots on cable
ends. Report torn boots to unit
maintenance.
a. Excessive binding or restricted
movement.
b. Boots are torn.
Observe for excessive smoke. Report
excessive smoke to unit maintenance.
Observe if controls remain at desired
position. Report any malfunction to
unit maintenance.
Observe vibrator for change in speed
at full throttle. Report speed change to
unit maintenance
Excessive smoking. Signs of
excessive oil in exhaust, or unusual
noise.
Throttle control lever creeps from set
position. Direction control lever creeps
from set position.
Vibration speed is too slow for proper
compaction.
2-4
