TM 10-3530-207-14
Table 4-1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Clothing Repair Shop.
ITEM
INTERVAL
LOCATION
PROCEDURE
NOT FULLY MISSION
NO.
ITEM TO CHECK/
CAPABLE IF:
SERVICE
BUTTON
SEWING
MACHINE -
continued
27
Weekly
Button.
Inspect button machine head for
Broken or missing
machine
dirty surface and grease deposits,
head
for bent, broken, loose, or missing
components; and for loose
mounting. Inspect needle for
broken or excessively worn point
and for bent or broken shaft. Refer
to paragraph 2-13 to replace a
defective needle.
28
Weekly
Thread
Inspect thread unwinder for loose or
Missing or broken
unwinder
missing bolts, nuts, and screws and
components
for bent or broken components.
Replace defective parts, as required
(para. 2-8 and 2-18).
29
Weekly
Drive belt and
Inspect for broken, frayed, and
Broken, loose or
pulley
excessively worn drive belt. Inspect
too tight belt
belt for loose mounting on the
pulleys. Inspect pulleys for cracked,
chipped, or broken edges and for
loose mounting. Check for a 1/2
inch deflection of the belt midway
between the pulleys (para. 3-10).
30
Weekly
Looper
Tilt machine head on one side and
Broken
inspect for broken looper point.
Inspect looper, needle guide, and
thread finger for improper
adjustment (para. 4-49).
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