Introduction
PERFORM OPERATOR PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE ON THE 50-GPM PUMP
To perform operator preventive maintenance on the 50-GPM Pump, you must know the
procedures to be followed for checking the pump unit and engine before, during, and after
operation. You also must know how to record deficiencies which you find when checking the
pump. You will learn this information in Lesson 2.
PERFORM ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE ON THE 50-GPM PUMP
To perform organizational preventive maintenance on the 50-GPM Pump, you must know the
monthly and quarterly checks and services to be performed on the pump. You must also be able
to determine the cause of malfunctions, which you or the operator discover, and remedy them or
refer them to a higher level of maintenance, as required. You will learn this information in
Lesson 3.
The information you will receive in this subcourse will enable you to operate and maintain one of
the major items of equipment which is currently available to military units for decontaminating
personnel, equipment, or facilities. Your completion of this subcourse will be of benefit to you
and also your unit. It will aid you on job performance evaluations. It will aid your unit in proper
performance of training. It can help prevent casualties in the event of an armed conflict where
use of the pumps for decontamination purposes is required.
Read each lesson carefully and study the illustrations. Then try to answer the questions in the
practice exercise. Following the practice exercise are answers to the questions, referenced to
learning events in the lesson. When you have completed all the lessons and practice exercises, it
is recommended that you review all the material in the subcourse before beginning the posttest.
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