Section III. GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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Section III.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

2-9. SCOPE

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.

2-10. 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.

2-11. 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:

(1)

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

(2)

Do not pull bearings or bushings unless damaged. If you must get at parts behind them, pull out

bearings or bushings carefully.

(3)

Replace all gaskets, seals, and preformed packings.

2-12. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

a. General.

(1)

The cleaning instructions will be the same for the majority of parts and components that make up

the ATLAS.

(2)

The importance of cleaning must be thoroughly understood by maintenance personnel. Great care

and effort are required in cleaning. Dirt and foreign material are a constant threat to satisfactory

maintenance. The following should apply to all cleaning, inspection, repair, and assembly

operations.