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those items that require little or no movement of the
4-6. General Procedure.
vehicle. When a road test can be performed, distance
covered should be at least three miles. Perform before-
a. Vehicle Cleanliness. The vehicle with bulldozer
should be presented to maintenance personnel clean
and dry, and not; covered and caked with mud to hamper
d. Modification Work Order (MWO) Application.
inspections, checks, and services.
Incorporate authorized MWO's in conjunction with
PMCS, but prior to affected system or item checks and
b. Crew Participation. The crew may assist in the
services. Enter any modification made during the PMCS
performance of organizational preventive maintenance
on DA Form 2408-5. No alteration or modification will be
checks and services.
made except as authorized by official publication.
c. Inspection and Road Tests. Since the tank crew
e. Inspection and Checks. Inspections, services,
is often unaware of malfunctions that have developed
and operational checks are designed to prevent
gradually during the operation of the bulldozer, it is
desirable to have the organizational maintenance
Correct all defects which are found. Tighten any loose
personnel conduct the road test portions of the PMCS.
components. Clean and lubricate all dirty, corroded or
Any repairs or adjustments necessary to insure safe
rusty parts. Refer to Leakage Definition Chart (para 2-
operation should be made. And defects found during
5(c)) for any leaks which are found.
PMCS road test should be corrected later, during after-
road-test services. When tactical situation does not
permit a complete road test, perform only
Table 4-1. Organizational Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Quarterly Schedule
Item
Item
To Be
No
Inspected
Procedures
1
Emergency
Lubricate in accordance with lubrication guide figure 4-1.
Lift Cable
Inspect for damage and proper operation
Examine cable
assemblies for frayed and/or loose connections.
2
Tilt Arm
Inspect tilt arm pins, screws, lockwashers, and locks for
security and/or damage.
3
Blade Assy
Inspect hooks, shafts, arm, and handle for wear and/or dis-
Carrying
tortion.
Hooks
4
Blade Assy
Inspect for distortion that could damage pins, screws, lock-
and Pushbeams
washers, and locks.
5
Blade Assy
Inspect mounting pins for security and damage.
Mounting
Brackets
6
Hydraulic
Inspect piston rod for scoring or distortion
Inspect
cylinders
Cylinder and
for leakage; inspect for tightness of cylinder packing gland
Assemblies
guard assemblies, and trunnion caps.
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