TM 5-3740-214-14
Table 5-1. Direct and General Support Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Continued)
M = Monthly
A/R = As Required
Q = Quarterly
H = Hourly
INTERVAL
ITEM
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
NO. M A/R
Q
H
PROCEDURE
ELECTRICAL PARTS (Continued)
Figure 5-12. Gapping Breaker Points
(3)
Measure gap with feeler gage. Set gap at 0.020 inches (0.51 mm) as necessary.
(a) Loosen adjusting screw.
(b) Insert feeler gage between points.
(c) Tighten adjusting screw and remove feeler gage.
(d) Recheck the breaker gap.
(4)
Check and replace points if following conditions exist.
Burned points
Worn points
Transfer of metal
Pitted points
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