TM 11-5805-246-10
Section II PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
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2-2. OVERVIEW.
Operator's Preventive Maintenance Checks and Semites (PMCS) are required before operation of
your equipment to keep it in good operating condition.
Before operation, do the before (B) PMCS listed in the PMCS table to be sure that your equipment
is ready for operation.
If the equipment fails to operate, refer to. operator's troubleshooting (para 3-2) in this manual.
Use TM 38-750 as a guide for reporting problems and using forms.
If the equipment must be kept in service continuously, check and service only the things that can
be checked and serviced without disturbing operation. Make complete checks and services when
equipment can be shut down.
The column titled Equipment is not Ready/Available If tells you why your equipment cannot be used
if the item to be inspected does not meet procedure needs.
Routine checks like equipment inventory, cleaning, and checking for loose hardware, nuts, bolts,
and screws are not listed in the PMCS table. You should do these things any time that you see
that they need to be done. If you find a routine check listed in the PMCS table, it is because
other operators reported problems with this item.
The Item Number column in the PMCS table is to be used as a source of item numbers for the TM
Number column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet, for recording
PMCS results.
NOTE
Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
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