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4-7. GENERAL (Con't).
b. Table 4-1 contains a list of preventive maintenance checks and services to be performed by
organizational maintenance personnel. Attention to these checks and services will increase the useful life of the
equipment.
c. Every possible problem cannot be covered in the PMCS. Be alert for anything that might cause a
problem. If anything looks wrong, and you can't fix it, write it on a DA Form 2404 and report it to your supervisor.
Be sure to record any corrective action taken.
4-8. PMCS PROCEDURES,
a. While performing your PMCS, always keep in mind all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
b. Perform the preventive maintenance checks and services at the intervals shown in Table 4-1.
(1) Perform Semiannual (S) PMCS twice a year, or once each six months.
(2) Perform Annual (A) PMCS once each year.
c. Always do your checks and services 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.
d. If the trailer doesn't work properly and you can't see what is wrong, refer to Section IV of this chapter
for troubleshooting instructions.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective goggles
and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eye, and
clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive
heat. The solvent's flash point is 100F-130F (38C-59C). If you become dizzy
while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. If solvent
contacts eyes, immediately wash your eyes and get medical aid.
e. Make cleanup a part of your preventive maintenance. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris may cover up a
serious problem. Wipe off excess grease and spilled oil. Use dry cleaning solvent (Item 10, Appendix E) to clean
metal surfaces. Use soap (Item 4, Appendix E) and water to clean rubber or plastic material.
f. Watch for and correct anything that might cause a problem with the equipment. Some things you
should watch for are:
(1) Bolts, nuts, and screws that are loose, missing, bent, or broken.
(2) Welds that are bad or broken.
(3) Electric wires and connectors that are bare, broken, or loose.
(4) Hydraulic hoses and tube assemblies that leak or show signs of damage or wear (M416A1
only).
h. The columns in Table 4-1 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.
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