TM 9-2330-235-14&P
2-6.
PMCS PROCEDURES (Con't).
CAUTION
When operating with Class I or II leaks, continue to check fluid levels In addition to that required In
PMCS.
Parts without fluid will stop working or may be damaged.
(a) Equipment operation is allowable with minor (Class I or II) leakage. Fluid levels in an item/system
affected with such leakage must be checked more frequently than required in PMCS. When in doubt, notify your
supervisor.
(b) IMMEDIATELY report Class III leaks to Organizational Maintenance.
g.
(1) Item No. The number in this column shall be used as a source of item numbers for the "TM ITEM NO."
column on DA Form 2404 in recording results of PMCS.
(2)
Interval. Tells you when to do a certain check or service.
(3) Item To Be Inspected. Lists system and common names of items that are to be inspected. Included in
this column are specific servicing, inspection, replacement, or adjustment procedures to be followed. Carefully follow
these Instructions. If you do not have the tools, or if the procedure tells you to, have Organizational Maintenance do the
work.
(4)
Equipment is Not Ready/Available If. This column tells you when and why the trailer cannot be used.
NOTE
The terms "ready/available" and "mission-capable" refer to the same status: Trailer Is on hand and
Is able to perform its combat missions (AR 700-138).
Table 2-1.
Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
B-Before
D-During
A-After
W-Weekly
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
ITEM B
D
A
W PROCEDURE: CHECK FOR AND HAVE REPAIRED, FILLED, OR
READY/AVAILABLE IF
NO.
adjusted as needed.
NOTE
Perform Weekly (W) as well as Before (B)
PMCS if:
a.
You are the assigned operator but have
not used semitrailer since the last
weekly check.
b.
You are operating the trailer for the first
time.
1
TIRES
Check tires for obviously low pressure, deep cuts,
One or more tires flat, missing, or
foreign objects, unusual tread wear and proper infla-
unserviceable.
2-4