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NOTE
Terms "ready/available" and "mission capable" refer to same status: Equipment is on
hand and ready to perform its combat missions. (See DA Pam 738-750)
d. The "NOT FULLY MISSION CAPABLE IF:" column tells you when your equipment is nonmission capable and
why the equipment cannot be used.
e. If the equipment does not perform as required, refer to Chapter 3, Section II, Troubleshooting.
f. If anything looks wrong and you can't fix it, write it on your DA Form 2404. IMMEDIATELY, report it to your su-
pervisor.
g. When you do your PMCS, you will always need a rag or two. Following are checks that are common to the entire
equipment system:
WARNING
DO NOT use diesel fuel, gasoline, or benzene (benzol) for cleaning.
DO NOT SMOKE when using cleaning solvent. NEVER USE IT NEAR AN OPEN
FLAME. Be sure there is a fire extinguisher nearby and use cleaning solvent only in
well-ventilated places. Flash point of solvent is 138 (60 ).
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C
USE CAUTION when using cleaning solvents. Cleaning solvents evaporate quickly and
can irritate exposed skin if solvents contact skin. In cold weather, contact of exposed
skin with cleaning solvents can cause frostbite.
CAUTION
Keep cleaning solvents, gasoline, and lubricants away from rubber or soft plastic
parts. They will deteriorate material.
NOTE
Only use those authorized cleaning solvents or agents listed in Appendix C.
(1)
Keep It Clean. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way and may cover up a serious problem.
Clean as you work and as needed. Use dry cleaning solvent (SD-2) on all metal surfaces. Use soap and water when you
clean rubber or plastic material.
(2)
Rust and Corrosion. Check equipment body and frame for rust and corrosion. If any bare metal or cor-
rosion exists, report it to your supervisor.
(3)
Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Check them all for obvious looseness, missing, bent, or broken condition. You
can't try them all with a tool, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt heads. If you find a bolt, nut, or
screw you think is loose, tighten it or report it to your supervisor.
(4)
Welds. Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find a bad
weld, report it to your supervisor.
(5)
Electric Wires and Connectors, Look for cracked, frayed, or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose or
broken connectors. Tighten loose connectors. Report any damaged wires to your supervisor.
(6)
Hoses and Lines. Look for wear, damage, and leaks, and make sure clamps and fittings are tight. Wet
spots show leaks, but a stain around a fitting or connector can also mean a leak. If a leak comes from a loose fitting or
connector, tighten it. If something is broken or worn out, report it to your supervisor.
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