TM 9-2330-251-14&P
2-5. PMCS PROCEDURES (Con't).
g. The columns in Table 2-1 are defined as follows:
(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 700-1 38).
Table 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
A - After
D - During
B - Before
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Equipment is Not
ITEM
PROCEDURE: Check for and have repaired,
Ready/Available If:
B
D
A
NO.
filled or adjusted as needed.
TIRES
1
T i r e s damaged or unservice-
a. Check tires for obvious damage such as cuts,
able.
bruises, and bulges.
b. Check for apparent air leakage.
q
c. Remove any glass, nails, or stones.
q
d. Check tire pressure. Proper pressure is:
l Cross-country
22 psi (152 kPa)
25 psi (172 kPa)
. Highway
. Mud, snow,
18 psi (124 kPa)
and sand
2
WHEELS
q
Two or more wheel nuts loose
Check for missing or obviously loose wheel nuts.
or missing.
MASTER CYLINDER, HYDRAULIC LINES, AND
3
BACKING PLATES (M416A1 )
q
Class Ill leaks evident.
Check
for any evidence of brake fluid leaks at
master
cylinder, hydraulic lines, and backing
plates.
Leaks at backing plates indicate leaking
wheel
cylinders.
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