TM 5-3895-376-14&P
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Plate Compactor
Location
Not Fully Mission
Item Interval
Procedure
Item to
Capable if:
No.
Check/
Service
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.
a. Crank handle is missing or dam-
a. Check for missing crank handle or
Before
Compactor
1
aged. Missing or damaged muffler
other damaged or missing items.
Exterior
guard or v-belt cover.
Report missing or damaged items
to unit maintenance.
b. Any class III oil leaks or any fuel
b. Check for signs of fuel or oil leaks.
leaks.
Report leakage to unit mainte-
nance.
c. One or more safety decals or
c. Check for missing, damaged or il-
safety data plates are missing or
legible data plates, decals, or sten-
damaged beyond legibility.
cil markings.
a. Excessive binding or restricted
a. Check for free movement through
Before
Throttle
2
movement.
full stroke. Report any malfunction
Control
to unit maintenance.
b. Check for missing clamps. Report
missing clamps to unit mainte-
nance.
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