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2-3. PMCS PROCEDURES.
Your PMCS table lists the Inspections and care required
to keep your equipment in good operating condition.
If your equipment does not perform as required, refer to
troubleshooting procedures in Chapter 3. Report any
malfunctions or failures on DA Form 2404 or refer to DA
Pam 738-750.
2-4. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS.
a.
Item No. This column lists a logical order for
performing PMCS. Use the number in this column as
the "TM Item No." on DA Form 2404, Equipment
Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet, when recording
the results of PMCS.
b.
Interval. The dot in this column tells you when to
do a certain check or service.
c.
Item to be Inspected. This column lists the
portion of the equipment to be inspected and the specific
item being inspected.
d.
Procedures. This column tells you how to do the
required checks and services. Carefully follow these
instructions. It you do not have the tools, or if the
procedures tells you to, have unit maintenance do the
task.
NOTE
The
terms
"ready/available"
and
"mission capable" refer to the same
status: equipment is on hand and is
able to perform its combat missions
(see AR 700-138).
e.
Equipment is Not Ready/Available If This column
tells you when and why your equipment cannot be used.
2-5. LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS.
It is necessary for you to know how fluid leakage affects
the status of your equipment. The following are
definitions of the types/classes of leakage you need to
know to be able to determine the status of your spreader.
Leakage Definitions for Operator PMCS
Class I
Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness
or discoloration) not great enough to form
drops.
Class II
Leakage of fluid great enough to form
drops, but not great enough to cause
drops to drip from the item being
inspected.
Class III
Leakage of fluid great enough to form
drops that fall from the item being
inspected.
CAUTION
Equipment operation is allowed with
minor leak- age (Class I or II). Of
course, you must consider the fluid
capacity in the item/system being
checked/inspected. When in doubt,
notify your supervisor.
When operating with Class I or II leaks, continue to
check fluid levels as required in your PMCS.
Report Class II leaks to your supervisor or unit
maintenance.
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