TM 9-2330-388-14
Section II. OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIAVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
3-2.
Maintenance Forms and Records
DO NOT use near open flame or excessive
heat. The solvent's flash point is 100 F-
138F (38 C-59 C). If you become dizzy
Every mission begins and ends with paperwork. Th isn't
much of it, but you have to keep it up. The for and
while using cleaning solvent, immediately
records you will fill out have several uses. They a
get fresh air and medical help. If solvent
permanent record of the services, repairs, and
contacts eyes, Immediately wash your eyes
modifications made on your vehicle. They are reports to
with water and get medical aid.
u maintenance and to your commander. And they are a
checklist for you when you want to know what is wrong
WARNING
with the vehicle after its last use, and whether th( faults
have been fixed. For the information you need forms
Under no circumstances Is dry cleaning
and records, see DA PAM 738-750.
solvent to be used on an area that is used to
store or pass water. No preservatives of any
3-3.
Preventive
Maintenance
Checks
and
type are to be used on water carrying
Services
surfaces.
a.
Always pay attention to the WARNINGs and
(1) Keep It Clean. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris
CAUTIONs while doing the PMCS checks.
only ;get in the way and may cover up a serious problem.
Clean as you work and as needed. Use dry clean- ing
b.
Do
your
BEFORE
(B)
PREVENTIVE
solvent (item 11, Appendix E) on all metal surfaces. Use
MAINTENANCE just before you operate the vehicle.
soap and water when you clean rubber or plastic
c.
Do your DURING (D) checks and services
material.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE while the equipment
and/or its component systems are in operation.
(2) Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Check them all
for obvious looseness, missing, bent, or broken
d.
Do
you
AFTER
(A)
PREVENTIVE
condition. You can't try them all with a tool, of course, but
MAINTENANCE right after operating the vehicle.
look for chipped paint, bare ;metal, or rust around bolt
e.
Do
your
WEEKLY
(W)
PREVENTIVE
heads. If you find one you think is loose, tighten it, or
MAINTENANCE once a week.
report it to unit maintenance if you can't tighten it.
f.
Do your MONTHLY
(M)
PREVENTIVE
(3) Welds. Look for loose or chipped paint,
MAINTENANCE once a month.
rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find
g.
If something doesn't work, troubleshoot it with
a bad weld, report it to unit maintenance.
the instructions in this manual, or notify your supervisor.
(4) Electric Wires and Connectors. Look for
h.
Always do your PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose or
CHECKS in the same order so that it ;gets to be a habit.
broken connectors. Tighten loose connectors and make
Once you've had some practice, you'll spot anything
sure wires are in good shape.
wrong in a hurry.
i.
If anything looks wrong and you can't fix it, write
(5) Hoses and Fluid Lines. Look for wear,
it on your DA Form 2404. If you find something seriously
dam- age, and leaks and make sure clamps and fittings
wrong, report it to unit maintenance RIGHT NOW.
are tight. Wet spots show leaks, of course, but a stain
around a fitting or connector can also mean a leak. If a
j.
When
you
do
your
PREVENTIVE
leak comes from a loose fitting or connector, tighten it. If
MAINETENANCE, take along the tools you need to
something is broken or worn out, report it to unit
make all the checks. You'll always need a rag or two.
maintenance.
WARNING
k.
You must know how fluid leakage affects the
status of your vehicle. The following are definitions of
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and
the types/classes of leakage you need to know to be able
flammable. Always wear protective goggles
to determine the status of your vehicle. Learn, then be
and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated
familiar with them and REMEMBER: WHEN IN DOUBT,
area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and
NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR!
clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors.
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