Section II PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

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Section II PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

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GENERAL.

a. Before You Operate (B). Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.

Perform (B) PMCS before you operate.

b. While You Operate (D). Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.

Perform (D) PMCS while you operate.

c. After You Operate (A). Be sure to perform (A) PMCS after operation.

d. If Your Equipment Fails to Operate. Troubleshoot with proper equipment. Report

any deficiencies using the proper forms. See DA PAM 738-750.

2-4. OPERATOR/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 shut down.

Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).

Note: Within designated intervals, these checks are to be performed in the order listed.

B-Before Operation

D-During Operation

A - A f t e r Operation

I t e m Interval

Procedures:

Equipment

Item to be

is not ready/

No.

B D A Inspected

available if

With cover rolled up for

Canvas Cover

Cover can not

operation, check securing

be secured.

ties for damage. Report

damage to organizational

maintenance personnel.

Panels

Inspect for security of

Panels

missing or

attachment and cleanli-

ness. Report damaged

severely

damaged.

condition to organiza-

tional maintenance

personnel.

Inspect for obstructions

Screen

Fresh Air Screen

missing,

and insecure mountings.

loose,

Remove obstructions.

obstructed,

or damaged.

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