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2-6. GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES (Con't).
b. When performing specific PMCS procedures, inspect the following components:
(1) Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Ensure that they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. Report loose or missing
bolts, nuts, and screws to organization maintenance.
(2) Welds. Inspect for gaps where parts are welded together. Check for loose or chipped paint, rust, and cracks.
Report bad welds to Organizational Maintenance.
(3) Electric Conduit, Wires, and Connectors. Inspect for cracked or broken conduit insulation, bare wires, and
loose or broken connectors. Report loose connectors and faulty wiring to Organizational Maintenance.
(4) Hoses, Lines, and Fittings. Inspect fors wear, damage, and leaks. Ensure that clamps and fittings are tight.
Report any damage, leaks, or loose fittings to Organizational Maintenance.
c. Check that components are adequately lubricated in accordance with Chapter 3, Section I.
2-7. SPECIFIC PMCS PROCEDURES.
a. Operator/crew PMCS is provided in Table 2-1. Always perform PMCS in the order listed. Once it becomes a
habit, spotting problems will become much easier.
b. Before performing PMCS, read all the checks required for the applicable interval and prepare all tools needed for
the task. Have several clean rags (Item 12, Appendix E) handy. Perform ALL inspections at the applicable interval.
c. If any problems are discovered through PMCS, perform the appropriate troubleshooting task in Chapter 3,
Section II. If any component or system is not serviceable, or if a given service does not correct the problem, notify our
supervisor.
d. The columns in Table 2-1 are defined as follows:
(1) Item No. Provides a logical sequence for PMCS to be performed and is used as a source of item numbers for
the "TM ITEM NO" column when recording PMCS results on DA Form 2404.
(2) Interval. Specifies the interval at which the PMCS is to performed.
(3) Item To Be Inspected. Lists the system and common name of items that are to be inspected. Included in
this column are specific servicing, inspection, replacement, or adjustment procedures to be followed.
NOTE
The terms "ready/available" and "mission-capable" refer to the same status:
equipment is on hand and is able to perform its combat missions (AR 700-138).
(4). Equipment is Not Ready/Available If: Explains when and why dolly is nonmission-capable.
2-8.
LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS.
a. It is important to know how fluid leakage affects the status of the dolly. The following are types/classes of
leakage an operator must know to determine whether the dolly is mission-capable. Learn these leakage definitions.
When In doubt, notify your supervisor.
Leakage Definitions for Operator/Crew PMCS:
Class I
Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to
form drops.
Class II
Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops, but not great enough to cause
drops to drip from the item being inspected.
Class III
Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from item being inspected.
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