TM9-2330-368-14 & P
Section Il. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
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Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance
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something seriously wrong, report it to organiza-
I 2-11. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS I
tional maintenance RIGHT NOW.
Every mission begins and ends with the paperwork.
h. When you do your PREVENTIVE MAIN-
There isn't much of it, but you have to keep it up.
TENANCE, take along the tools you need to make
The forms and record you fill out have several
all the checks. You always need a rag or two.
uses. They are a permanent record of the services,
repairs and modifications made on your vehicle.
WARNING
They are reports to organizational maintenance
Dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680) used
and to your Commander. And they are a checklist
to clean parts is potentially dangerous
for you when you want to know what is wrong
to personnel and property. Do not use
with the vehicle after its last use, and whether
near open flame or excessive heat.
those faults have been fixed. For the information
Flash point of solvent is 138F
you need on forms and records, see DA Pam 738-750.
(59C).
2-12. OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE MAIN-
(1) Keep it clean: Dirt, grease, oil and de-
TENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
bris only get in the way and may cover up a serious
problem. Clean as you work and as needed. Use
a. Do your before (B) PREVENTIVE MAIN-
dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680) on all metal sur-
TENANCE just before you operate the vehicle. Pay
faces. Use soap and water when you clean rubber
attention to the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
or plastic material.
b. Do your (D) PREVENTIVE MAINTE-
(2) Bolts, nuts and screws: Check them all
NANCE during operation. (During operation means
for obvious looseness, missing, bent or broken con-
to monitor the vehicles and its related components
dition. You can't try them all with a tool, of
while they are actually being operated).
course, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or
rust around bolt heads. If you find one you think
c. Do your after (A) PREVENTIVE MAIN-
is loose, tighten it, or report it to organizational
TENANCE right after operating the vehicle. Pay
maintenance if you can `t tighten it.
attention to the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
(3) Welds: Look for loose or chipped paint,
rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If
d. Do your (W) PREVENTIVE MAINTE-
NANCE weekly.
you find a bad weld, report it to organizational
maintenance.
e. If something doesn't work, troubleshoot it
(4) Electric wires and connectors: Look
with the instructions in this manual and notify
for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires and
your supervisor.
loose or broken connectors. Tighten loose con-
nectors and make sure the wires are in good shape.
f. Always do your PREVENTIVE MAINTE-
NANCE in the same order so it gets to be a habit.
(5) Air hose lines: Look for wear, damage
Once you've had some practice, you'll spot any-
and leaks, and make sure clamps and fittings are
thing wrong in a hurry.
tight. If a leak comes from a loose fitting or con-
nector, tighten it. If something is broken or worn
g. If anything looks wrong and you can't
out, report it to organizational maintenance.
fix it, write it on your DA Form 2404. If you find
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