TM 9-2330-251-14&P
Section Il. OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
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Maintenance Forms and Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), Table 2-1
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2-3. GENERAL.
Preventive maintenance is detecting/correcting problems before they happen, or fixing minor problems
before they become major problems. Table 2-1 contains a list of preventive maintenance checks and services
to be performed by the operator/crew. Attention to these checks and services will increase the useful life of the
equipment. Every possible problem cannot be covered in the PMCS. Be alert for anything that might cause a
problem.
2-4. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS.
Every mission begins and ends with paperwork. There is not much of it, but you have to keep it up. The
forms and records you fill out have several uses, They are a permanent record of the service, repairs, and
modifications made on your trailer, They are reports to organizational maintenance and to your commander.
They are a check list for you when you want to know what is wrong with the trailer after its last use, and whether
those faults have been fixed, For the information you need on forms and records, refer to DA Pam 738-750.
2-5. PMCS PROCEDURES.
a. While performing your PMCS, pay attention to all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
b. Table 2-1 lists the inspections and services required to keep the trailer in good operating condition,
Perform these inspections and services at the following intervals:
(1) Perform Before (B) PMCS before operating the trailer.
(2) Perform During (D) PMCS while operating the trailer.
(3) Perform After (A) PMCS right after operating the trailer,
c. If something doesn't work, troubleshoot it with the instructions in this manual and notify your
supervisor.
d. Always do your PMCS in the same order so it gets to be a habit. Once you've had some practice,
you'll spot anything wrong in a hurry,
e. If anything looks wrong and you can't fix it, write it on DA Form 2404, If you find something seriously
wrong, IMMEDIATELY report it to organizational maintenance.
f. When you perform PMCS, take along the tools you need to make all the checks. You'll always need a
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