TM 9-2330-238-14
Section Ill. ORGANIZATIONAL
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
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General
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General PMCS Procedures
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Organizational
Preventive
Maintenance
Checks and Services (PMCS), Table 4-1
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Reporting
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Service Intervals
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Specific
PMCS Procedures
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4-7.
GENERAL.
To ensure that the
M313, M447, M447C, M749, and M750 semitrailers
are ready for operation
atall times, they
must be inspected
on aregular basis
so that defects may
be found before
they result
inserious
damage,
equipment
failure,
or injury to personnel.
This section
contains
systematic
instructions
on inspections,
adjustments,
and
corrections tobe
performed
by organizational
maintenance.
4-8.
SERVICE INTERVALS.
Perform PMCS, found in Table 4-1, at the following
intervals:
(1)
Perform Quarterly
(Q) PMCS once every three months.
(2)
Perform Semiannual
(S) PMCS once every six months.
(3)
Perform Annual
(A) PMCS once
each year.
4-9.
REPORTING
REPAIRS.
Report all defects and corrective actions on DA Form 2404. If a serious problem is found, lMMEDIATELY
report it
to your supervisor.
4-10. GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680,
is toxic and flammable.
Always wear protective goggles
and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated
area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat.
The solvent’s
flash point is 100°F-138°F
(38°C-59°C).
If you become
dizzy while
using cleaning solvent, immediately
get fresh air and medical help. If solvent contacts
eyes, immediately
wash your eyes and get medical aid.
a.
Keep equipment
clean. Dirt, oil, and debris may cover up a serious problem.
Clean as you work and as
needed. Use dry cleaning
solvent (Item 14, Appendix
E) on all metal surfaces.
Use dishwashing
compound
(Item 6,
Appendix
E) and water on rubber, plastic,
and painted surfaces.
b.
While performing
PMCS, inspect the following
components:
(1)
Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Ensure that they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. Tighten any that
are loose.
(2)
Welds. Inspect for gaps where parts are welded together. Report bad welds to your supervisor.
(3)
Electrical Wires or Connectors.
Inspect for cracked or broken insulation,
bare wires, and loose or
broken connectors.
Make repairs or replace
as required.
(4)
Hoses, Lines, and Fittings. Inspect for wear, damage, and leaks. Ensure that clamps and fittings are
tight. If leak originates from a loose fitting or connector, tighten it. If a component
is broken or worn, correct the problem
if authorized
by the Maintenance
Allocation
Chart (MAC) (Appendix
B). If not authorized,
report it to your supervisor.
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