TM 9-2330-376-14&P
Section
III.
ORGANIZATIONAL
PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
CHECKS
AND
SERVICES
(PMCS)
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General PMCS Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Organizational Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), Table 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specific PMCS Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. 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. If you find something seriously wrong, report it to your supervisor immediately.
4-8. SERVICE INTERVALS.
Perform PMCS, Table 4-1, at the following intervals:
(1) Perform Semiannual (S) PMCSoncee very six months.
(2) Perform, Annual (A) PMCS once each year.
4-9. REPORTING REPAIRS.
Report ail defects and corrective actions on DA Form 2404. If a serious problem is found, report it to your
supervisor immediately.
4-10. GENERAL PMCS 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 100F-138F (38C-59C). 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.
a. Make cleanup a part of your preventive maintenance. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris may cover up a serious
problem. Wipe off excess grease and spilled oil. Use dry cleaning solvent (Item 14, Appendix E) to clean metal
surfaces. Use detergent (Item 6, Appendix E) and water to clean rubber or plastic material.
b. Watch for and correct anything that might cause a problem with the equipment. Some things you should
watch for are:
(1) Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Check for loose, missing, bent, or broken bolts, nuts, and screws. You
can't try them all with a tool, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt heads. If you find one you think is
loose, tighten it.
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