TM 9-4910-663-12
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
Section II.
2-10.
GENERAL
a. Before you operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and
WARNINGS. Perform your before PMCS.
b. Check meters for cracked or broken glass and bent or broken
pointers.
c.
Check switches for binding and damage.
d. Check knobs for chips, cracks, and see that they are secure on
shafts.
e. Check lamps to see that they operate as specified in operating
instructions.
f.
Check to make sure that ground strap is secure.
g. While you operate.
Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS AND
WARNINGS.
h. If your equipment fails to operate. Report any deficiencies
using the proper forms, see DA PAM 738-750.
2-11. PMCS PROCEDURES. Operator preventive maintenance checks and
services are listed in table 2-2. Checks and services are numbered in
the table in chronological order regardless of interval. The item
number column of the table shall be used as a source of item numbers
for the "TM Number" column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and
Maintenance Worksheet, in recording results of PMCS.
2-12. CLEANING
Provide adequate ventilation both during and
after use of trichloroethane. Avoid prolonged
inhalation of vapor. Wear rubber gloves.
Self-emulsifying decreasing solvent compound
and dry-cleaning solvent are flammable and
should not be used near open flame. Keep
fire extinguishers handy when using these
materials. Use only in well ventilated places.
Wear rubber gloves when using these materials.
The use of diesel fuel oil, gasoline, or benzine
(benzol) for cleaning is prohibited.
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