TM 9-2320-269-10
Section II PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND
SERVICES (PMCS)
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Special Instructions ................................
GENERAL
This section contains the checks and services that have to be done to maintain the M876 Telephone Maintenance, Utility
Truck In operational condition. Do the checks and services at the intervals shown in the Preventive Maintenance Checks
and Services (PMCS) Chart, using the following as a guide.
a.
Do (B) PMCS before operating the equipment. Pay attention to the cautions and warnings.
b.
Do (D) PMCS during operation. (During means to monitor the equipment while it is actually being used.)
c.
Do (A) PMCS right after operating the equipment. Pay attention to cautions and warnings.
d.
Do (W) PMCS weekly.
e.
Do (M) PMCS monthly._
PMCS PROCEDURES
a.
Always do the checks and services in the same order, the pattern will become habit, and with practice,
anything wrong will be seen in a hurry.
b.
If something does not work, use the troubleshooting Instructions in this manual, and notify your supervisor.
c.
If anything works wrong and you cannot fix it, write it up on DA Form 2404. If something is seriously wrong,
report it to Organizational Maintenance. Don't accept, or operate the M876 Telephone Maintenance Truck
with a condition in the "equipment is not ready/available" column.
d.
Take along tools and cleaning cloths needed to make the required checks and services. Use the following
information to help identify potential problems before, and during the checks and services.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 vapors are toxic and solvent is flammable. Use In a well ventilated area and
away from open flame or excessive heat. Injury to personnel could occur.
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