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Section Il. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
2-2.
GENERAL.
a. Do your before (B) PMCS just before you operate the tractor. Pay attention to CAUTIONS and
WARNINGS.
b. Do your during (D) PMCS while you are actually operating the tractor. Pay attention to
CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
c. Do your after (A) PMCS right after operating the tractor. Pay attention to CAUTIONS and
WARNINGS.
d. Do your weekly (W) PMCS once every 7 days.
e. Do your monthly (M) PMCS once every 30 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 it gets to be 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 take clean
rags with you.
2-3. PMCS PROCEDURES.
a. Doing PMCS will help avoid unnecessary breakdowns of the equipment.
b. The following items area 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 also 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 done. 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.
(4) Equipment Is Not Ready/Available If. This column lists equipment conditions that mean the
tractor or its implements cannot be safely used. DO NOT use the tractor until the condition
has been remedied.
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