TM 9-2330-203-14&P
Section III. ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
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Organizational Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), Table 4-1 ..........................
PMCS Procedures .............................................................................................................................
4-6. GENERAL.
a. Preventive maintenance is detecting/correcting problems before they happen or fixing minor problems before
they become major problems.
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.
4-7. PMCS PROCEDURES.
a. While performing your PMCS, always keep in mind all WARNINGs and CAUTIONs.
b. Perform the checks and services at the intervals shown in Table 4-1.
Perform Semiannual (S) PMCS once every six months.
(1)
Perform Annual (A) PMCS once each year.
(2)
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 dolly doesn't work properly and you can't see what is wrong, refer to Section IV of this chapter for
troubleshooting procedures.
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,
eyes, and clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or
excessive heat. The solvent's flash point is 1000F-1380F (38C-590C). 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 any excess grease and spilled oil. Use dry cleaning solvent (Item 5, Appendix E) to clean metal
surfaces. Use detergent (Item 4, Appendix E) and water to clean rubber or plastic material.
f. While performing PMCS, inspect the following components:
(1)
Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Ensure that they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. Tighten any that
are loose.
(2)
Welds. Inspect for gaps where parts are welded together. Report bad welds to your supervisor.
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