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2-7. GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES.
WARNING
Drycleaning 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.
When drycleaning solvent is used, notify the local medical authority (preventive medicine)
and environmental coordinator concerning medical surveillance, respiratory protection, and
disposal requirements.
a. Keep Equipment Clean. Dirt, oil. and debris may cover up a serious problem. Clean as you work and as needed
Use drycleaning solvent (Item 3. Appendix D) on all metal surfaces. Use solution of soap (Item 12, Appendix D)
and water on rubber, plastic. and painted surfaces.
b. While performing specific PMCS procedures. inspect the following components:
Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Make sure they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. If possible, tighten loose bolts,
nuts, and screws with tools from Bll (Section III, Appendix B). Report missing bolts, nuts, and screws to Unit
maintenance.
Welds. Inspect for gaps where parts are welded together Check for loose or chipped paint. rust, and cracks.
Report bad welds to Unit maintenance.
Electric Conduit, Wires, or Connectors. Inspect for cracked or broken conduit insulation, bare wires, and loose
or broken connectors. Report any damage. leaks, or loose fittings to Unit maintenance.
Hose and Fluid Lines. Inspect for wear. damage, and leaks. Make sure that clamps and fittings are tight. Wet
spots indicate leaks, of course, but a stain around a fitting or connector can also mean a leak If a leak comes from
a loose fitting or connector, notify Unit maintenance. If something is broken, damaged, or worn out, report it to
Unit maintenance.
c. Check to see that components are adequately lubricated in accordance with Appendix E.
d. Check to see that basic issue items (Bll) are on the semitrailer and in good working condition Bll consists of the
items in Appendix B, Section III The semitrailer is considered not fully mission capable if any of these items are
missing.
2-8. SPECIFIC PMCS PROCEDURES.
a. Operator/crew PMCS us provided in Table 2-1 Always perform PMCS procedures in the order listed Once they
become routine, spotting problems will become much easier.
b. Before performing PMCS, read all the checks required for the applicable interval and prepare all tools needed for
the task. Have several clean rags (Item 15, Appendix D) ready for use. Perform ALL inspections at the applicable
intervals. Necessary tools are in Bll (Appendix B Section III).
c. If any problems are discovered through PMCS. perform the appropriate troubleshooting task as described in
Chapter 3. Section II If any component or system is not serviceable, or if any service does not correct the
problem, notify your supervisor.
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