TM 9-2330-372-14&P
Section II. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
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MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS. Every mission begins and ends with the paperwork. There is not
much of it, but you have to keep it up. The forms and records you fill out have several uses. They are a permanent
record of the service, repairs, and modifications made on your vehicle. They are reports to organizational maintenance
and to your Commander. And they are a check list for you when you want to know what is wrong with the vehicle after its
last use, and whether those faults have been fixed. For the information you need on forms and records, see DA PAM
738-750.
a. Do your Before (B) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE before operating the vehicle.
Pay attention to the
CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
b. Do your During (D) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE during operation. (During operation means to monitor the
vehicle and its related components while they are actually being operated.)
c.
Do your After (A) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE right after operating the vehicle.
d. Do your (W) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE weekly.
e. If something doesn't work, troubleshoot it with the instructions in this manual and notify your supervisor.
f. Always do your PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 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.
g. If anything looks wrong and you can't fix it, write it on your DA Form -2404. If you find something seriously
wrong, report it to organizational maintenance RIGHT NOW.
h. When you do your PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, take along the tools you need to make all the checks. You
always need a rag or two.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent PD-680 (App. E, Item 2) used to clean parts is potentially dangerous to
personnel and property. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is
138 degrees F (59 degrees C).
(1) Keep it clean: Dirt, grease, oil and debris get in the way and may cover up a serious problem. Clean as you
work and as needed. Use dry cleaning solvent (App. E, Item 2) on all metal surfaces. Use soap and water when you
clean rubber or plastic material.
(2) Bolts, nuts and screws: 'Check them all for obvious looseness, missing, bent or broken condition. You can't
try them all with a tool, of course, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt heads. If you find one you
think is loose, tighten it or report it to organizational maintenance if you can't tighten it.
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