TM 10-4320-310-14
Section II. OPERATOR'S PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE CHECK AND SERVICES (PMCS)
2-1.
GENERAL
a. Before you operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform your before operation (B)
PMCS.
b. While you operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform your during operation (D)
PMCS.
c. After you operate. Be sure to perform your after operation (A) PMCS.
d. If your equipment fails to operate. Troubleshoot with proper equipment. Report any deficiencies using the
proper forms; see DA PAM 738-750.
2-2.
PMCS PROCEDURES
a. Table 2-2 lists the PMCS which shall be performed at specified intervals by the operator.
b. Item numbers are assigned to each check or service task. These numbers are to 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.
c. The service intervals are divided into live categories; B Before Operation; D During Operation; A After operation;
W Weekly; and M Monthly. A dot (-) is placed in the interval column for each check or service. If the same check or
service is made in two or more intervals, a dot is placed in each applicable column.
d. The ITEM TO BE INSPECTED column lists the item to be checked or serviced. This column is combined with
the PROCEDURE column.
e. The PROCEDURE column describes the procedure by which the check or service is to be performed.
Illustrations are included to assist in locating that part of the equipment requiring the check or service.
f. The Equipment is Not Ready/Available If: column contains the basis for classifying the equipment as not
ready/available because it is unable to perform its primary mission. An entry in this column will:
(1)
Identify conditions that make the equipment not ready/available for readiness reporting purposes.
(2)
Deny use of the equipment until corrective maintenance has been performed.
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