TM 9-4120-378-14
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
2.3 GENERAL.
Before You Operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform PMCS before you
2.3.1
operate.
2.3.2
While You Operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform PMCS while you oper-
ate.
2.3.3
After You Operate. Be sure to perform PMCS after operation.
If Your Equipment Fails To Operate. Troubleshoot with proper equipment. Report any deficiencies using the
2.3.4
proper forms. See DA PAM 738-750.
2.4
OPERATO R/CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS).
NOTE
If the equipment must be kept in continuous operation, check and service only those
items that can be checked and serviced without disturbing operation. Make the
complete checks and services when the equipment can be shutdown.
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
NOTE
Within designated intervals, these checks are to be performed in the order listed.
Not Fully Mission
Item To
Item
Procedure
Capable If:
Interval
No.
Be Inspected
Cover cannot be se-
With cover rolled up for operation,
1
Canvas Cover
Before
cured.
check securing ties for damage.
Report damage to Unit Mainte-
nance personnel.
2
Panels missing or se-
Inspect for security of attachment
Before
Panels
verely damaged.
and cleanliness. Report damaged
condition to Unit Maintenance per-
sonnel.
3
Screen missing, loose
Inspect for obstructions and inse-
Before
Fresh Air Screen
or damaged.
cure mountings. Remove obstruc-
tions.
4
Guard requires clean-
Inspect for cleanliness, obstruc-
Before
ing, is obstructed, dam-
tions, damage, and security of at-
tachment. Report damaged condi- aged, loose or missing.
tion to Unit Maintenance personnel.