TM-3-1040-279-12-P
GENERATOR SET, SMOKE, MECHANICAL: PULSE JET, M157 W/120 GAL FOG OIL TANK AND W/80 GAL FOG OIL TANK
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST AND DEPOT MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS
MAY 1987
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No.
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TM 3-1040-279-12&P
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (cont)
interval
BEFORE,
AFTER
BEFORE,
AFTER
BEFORE,
AFTER
BEFORE,
AFTER
DURING
DURING
DURING
Location
Item to Check/
Service
M157 Smoke
Generator Set
Procedure
a.
Check for signs of leaks in
Class III fog oil leaks are
all hoses, connectors, and
present, or Class II and III fuel
lines.
leaks are present.
b. Check that hoses are not
torn, cracked, or collapsed.
Hoses are torn, cracked, or
collapsed.
c. Check cable assemblies
for cracked or loose
connectors, cut insulation.
Connectors are damaged,
insulation is cut to bare wire.
d. Ensure all equipment
container panels, smoke
generator “wedge blocks”,
motor cover assemblies,
etc., are securely mounted
and fastened.
e.
Check all fuel and fog oil
hose assemblies for leaks.
Class III fog oil leaks are
present, or Class II or III fuel
leaks are present.
f.
Check for torn, cracked, or
collapsed hoses.
g. Monitor operation to
ensure both M54 Smoke
Generators are operating
in correct temperature
range.
NOTE
If one M54 Smoke Generator
is operational, the M157
Smoke Generator Set is Fully
Mission Capable.
Not Fully
Mission
Capable If:
Hoses are torn or collapsed.
Change 4
2-10.5
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