CHAPTER 3 GENERAL MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

TM 10-3930-673-20-2

GENERAL MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

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Work Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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General Disassembly and Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Inspection Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Repair Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Painting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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These general maintenance instructions contain general shop practices and specific methods you must be familiar with to

properly maintain the ATLAS. You should read and understand these practices and methods before starting maintenance tasks

on the ATLAS.

3-2. WORK SAFETY

a. Before starting a task, think about the risks and hazards to your safety as well as others. Wear protective gear such as

safety goggles or lenses, safety shoes, rubber apron, or gloves. Protect yourself against injury.

b. When lifting heavy parts, have someone help you. Make sure that lifting equipment is working properly, that it is

suitable for the task assigned, and is secured against slipping.

c. Always use power tools carefully.

d. Disconnect negative battery terminal before performing any maintenance.

3-3. GENERAL INFORMATION

a. Before beginning a task, find out how much repair, modification, or replacement is needed to fix the equipment as

described in this manual. Sometimes the reason for equipment failure can be seen right away and complete teardown is not

necessary. Disassemble the equipment only as far as necessary to repair or replace damaged or broken parts.

b. All tags and forms attached to the equipment must be checked to learn the reason for removal from service. Check all

Modification Work Orders (MW0) and Technical Bulletins (TB) for equipment changes and updates.

c. In some cases a part may be damaged by removal. If the part appears to be good, and other parts behind it are not

defective, leave it on and continue the procedure. Here are a few simple rules:

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Do not take out dowel pins or studs unless loose, bent, broken or otherwise damaged.

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