APPENDIX A
Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
GENERAL
a.
Do your “before” PMCS just before you operate the tractor. Pay attention to
CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
b.
Do your “during” PMCS while you are operating the tractor. Pay attention to
CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
c.
Do your “after” PMCS right after operating the tractor. Pay attention to CAUTIONS and
WARNINGS.
d.
Do your “weekly” PMCS every 7 days.
e.
Do your “quarterly” PMCS every 90 days.
f.
If something does not work, troubleshoot it with the instructions in this manual. Report
any deficiencies using the proper forms. See DA PAM 738-750.
g.
Always do your PMCS in the same order so they become a habit. Once you have had
some practice, you’ll spot anything wrong in a hurry.
h.
If anything looks wrong and you can’t fix it, write it on your DA Form 2404. If something
is seriously wrong, report it to Unit Maintenance RIGHT NOW.
i.
When you do your PMCS, take the proper tools needed to make all checks. Always
use clean rags.
PMCS PROCEDURES
a.
Doing PMCS will help avoid unnecessary equipment breakdowns.
b.
The following items are a description of the columns in the PMCS table.
(1)
Item Number. These numbers indicate the order in which the PMCS should be
performed. They are to be used when recording the results of PMCS for the TM
number column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
Worksheet.
(2)
Interval. The interval tells when the PMCS should be performed. See the key at
the top of the table to determine what each column represents.
(3)
Item To Be Inspected/Procedure. This column tells you the specific item to be
checked or serviced and how to do the check or service.
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