taxi service reduces the number of membersrequesting an assigned vehicle.Remember, one of your missions is to ensure themaximum service life of the equipment. This requiresmanaging the number of CESE dispatched andcontrolling the mileage placed on CESE.YARD BOSSThe yard boss is your equipment yard supervisor.This is the key position in a successful equipmentmanagement program.The yard boss enforcesOperator Maintenance Procedures to reduceequipment breakdown.The yard boss is responsible for the access, trafficflow, and condition of the equipment yard, therefueling facility, and supports the equipmentwashrack, the cycling and upkeep of equipment, anddaily transportation operations.Tool KitEach Battalion Table of Allowance (TOA) in theNCF contains a Tool Kit, Kit 80111, for the Yard BossProgram. This kit provides the minimum tools andequipment resources necessary to support operatormaintenance.Operators requiring tools to performmaintenance should log out the tools through the yardboss.Preventive MaintenanceThe yard boss supports the PreventiveMaintenance (PM) Program by ensuring theequipment is cleaned, lubricated, and processedthrough collateral equipage. The yard boss receives aNAVFAC 9-11240/13 (Hard Card) from the dis-patcher who maintains a Hard Card log hook andissues a Hard Card number for tracking the mainte-nance of the equipment.A recommended flow for PM Hard Cards is tohave the yard boss submit two Hard Cards stampedPM and initialed by the collateral equipmentcustodian. The equipment, Hard Card, and cardsfrom the Trouble Reports File for the USN are sent tothe mechanic equipment inspector. The mechanicinspector approves or rejects the equipment,depending on cleanliness and lubrication.Forequipment that is approved, the yard boss has themechanic inspector sign receipt of the Hard Cards andretains one for the dispatch records.Equipment CyclingThe yard boss must be aware of equipment in theyard that is not regularly used. Equipment must beexercised to protect it from deterioration. All parts ofthe equipment must be operated at the rated capacityfor its intended use to constitute one completeperformance.Remember, starting and running theengine cycles the engine but not the equipment. Theyard boss must maintain a cycle log documentingdate, USN, duration equipment cycled, and anydeficiencies.Equipment must be maintained in astandby status and cycled on a weekly basis.Washing of CESEPart of the preventive maintenance program is thedaily cleaning of CESE that allows the detection andprevention of major problems. Dirt and grime canmake an engine run at excessive temperatures,increase fuel consumption, ruin hydraulic cylinders,corrode wiring,and destroy components.Additionally,dirt and grime can add over 1,000pounds of excess weight to an earthmover, clogradiators and possibly bring CESE to a grinding halt.Therefore, it is very important to REMEMBER thatdirt and grime cripples CESE performance andincreases operating costs.The use of a high-pressure washer or steam iseffective means for removing the crusty, grittybuildup of dirt, grease, and grime from transmissions,track and roller assemblies, engine blocks, and drivetrains.The cleaning of equipment provides thefollowing results: extended equipment life; enhancedefficiency of mechanics when they performequipment inspections and repairs and increasedefficiency of operators when they perform pre andpost operational checks.Thorough cleaning of equipment cannot beaccomplished with water alone.To provide aneffective wash program, the yard boss must maintaina supply of soap, brushes, rags, buckets, serviceablehoses, and a trash can at the washrack. Additionally,when manning allows, the yard boss should assign awashrack attendant to assist in maintaining wash rackoperations.PM-to-Interim Repair RatioThe PM-to-interim repair ratio is the number ofscheduled preventive maintemmce actions comparedto unscheduled maintenance actions (interim repairs).1-12
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