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b. While You Operate. Always keep in mind and observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. Perform your during (D)
PMCS.
c. After You Operate. Be sure to perform your after (A) PMCS.
d. If Your Equipment Fails to Operate. Troubleshoot with proper equipment. Report any deficiencies using DA form
2404. See DA PAM 738-750, the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS), for instructions.
e. Perform Weekly as well as BEFORE operations PMCS if:
(1) You are the assigned operator and have not operated the item since the last Weekly check.
(2) You are operating the item for the first time.
NOTE
If the equipment must be kept in continuous operation, check and service only those items that can be
checked and serviced without disturbing operation. Make the complete checks and services when the
equipment can be shutdown.
TABLE 2-1. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND
SERVICES
A - After
B - Before
D During
W - Weekly
Equipment Is Not
Item To Be
Interval
Procedures
Item
Ready/Available If:
Inspected
No.
Check for and have
repaired or adjusted
as necessary
Information
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loose or missing hardware.
and Data
Plates
Flexible Ducts
Check for obstructions,
2
damage, proper adjustment,
loose or missing hardware.
Covers, doors, and
Covers, Doors,
Check that covers, doors,
3
panels missing or
and Panels
and panels are in place.
damage that would
Cheek covers, doors, and
cause operating
panels for cracks, dents,
hazard.
and missing hardware.
Check for stiffness or
binding of hinges.
Missing parts or
Grilles
Check that grilles are in
4
damage that would
place.
cause operating
Check grilles for obstruc-
hazards.
tions, damage, and loose or
missing hardware.