Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for M878A2. cont'd

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Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and

Services (PMCS) for M878A2 - Continued.

LOCATION

ITEM TO

ITEM

CHECK/

NOT FULLY MISSION

NO.

INTERVAL

SERVICE

PROCEDURE

CAPABLE IF:

WARNING

Ether fuel is extremely flammable and toxic. DO NOT smoke and make

sure you are in a well-ventilated area away from heat, open flames or

sparks. Wear eye protection. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and avoid

breathing ether fumes. If fluid enters or fumes irritate the eyes, wash

immediately with large quantities of clean water for 15 minutes. Seek

medical attention immediately if ether is inhaled or causes eye irritation.

Failure to follow this warning may cause death or serious injury to person-

nel.

a. Check for loose connections and a. Damage or leakage is evident.

Monthly

Ether Cold

Start System

damage to lines, fittings, and cylin-

der. Be alert for odor of leaking

ether.

b. With ignition on, check that red indi- b. If red indicator light is on, notify

cator light on ether electronic con-

Unit Maintenance.

trol relay is not on.

ETHER FUEL

CYLINDER

INDICATOR

LIGHT

0012 00-27

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