[ENTRY T4: ODM MAINTENANCE — LEVI'S RULES]
Captain Levi's personal maintenance protocol, now standard for all Survey Corps soldiers:
Daily:
Wipe all metal surfaces with clean cloth
Check anchor lines for fraying
Verify gas canister pressure
Test trigger mechanisms
Report any irregularities immediately
Weekly:
Full disassembly and cleaning
Oil all moving parts
Inspect blade locks
Calibrate anchor trajectory
Replace worn components
After Each Engagement:
Clean blood and Titan residue immediately (corrosive)
Count remaining blades
Note gas consumption
Check for structural damage
Report Titan kills for blade efficiency analysis
Levi's Personal Notes (from a rare conversation):
"Dirt is the enemy. Not Titans—dirt. Dirt jams gears. Dirt corrodes metal. Dirt kills soldiers. You want to survive? Clean your gear. Clean it until it shines. Then clean it again."