B - Before
D - During
A - After
D - Daily
H - Hourly
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM
TO BE
PROCEDURES
CHECK FOR AND HAVE
REPAIRED OR ADJUSTED
EQUIPMENT
IS NOT READY/
NO.
B D A D
H
INSPECTED
AS NECESSARY
AVAILABLE IF
TM 55-1930-209-14&P-17
Table C-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Workboat, Lifesaving, and
Firefighting Systems (Continued)
WORKBOAT
NOTE
These procedures start with the workboat in
the water and secured to the side of the
barge with four lines using the small work-
boat cleats on the forward two-thirds of the
barge on either side in the area with the
vertical fenders.
1
Hull
Make visual check of hull and installed equip-
ment, such as running lights and searchlights.
Make sure it is properly secured with lines
and bumpers.
2
Engine
a. To check engine compartment, open cabin
Compartment
and make sure master switch is OFF.
Obtain engine hatch tool from under
operator's seat.
b. Using hatch tool, rotate lock nuts on each
corner one-half turn counterclockwise
and slowly open engine compartment (aft
deck closure). Check for escaping air
which indicates that water may be enter-
ing engine compartment and forcing air out.
c. Check engine compartment for diesel
Class III leaks.
fuel, water, oil, or hydraulic fuel leaks.
Tighten filters and fittings as necessary.
3
Engine
3a
Engine Start/
Perform the following engine start and
Workboat
workboat controls activation procedures:
Controls
Activation
1)
With all electrical circuits OFF, except
bilge pump on AUTO setting, turn
master switch ON.
2)
Turn ignition switch to position 1 to
check engine electrical accessories.
3)
Lower outboard drive, if in the TILT
range. Small red light on outboard
drive panels is ON if outboard drive is
in TILT range.
C-4