TM 9-2330-324-14&P
0017
00-2
OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
0017
00
CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)—Continued
GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES—Continued
Keep equipment clean. Dirt, oil, and debris may cover up a serious problem. Clean as you work and as
needed. Use cleaning solvent on all metal surfaces. Use soap and water on rubber, plastic, and painted
surfaces.
While performing specific PMCS procedures, inspect the following components:
Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Ensure that they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. Report loose or
missing bolts, nuts, and screws to Organizational maintenance.
Welds. Inspect for gaps where parts are welded together. Check for loose or chipped paint, rust, and
cracks. Report bad welds to Organizational maintenance.
Electrical Conduit, Wires, and Connectors. Inspect for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires,
and loose or broken connectors. Report loose connections and faulty wiring to Organizational
maintenance.
Hose, Lines, and Fittings. Inspect for wear, damage, and leaks. Ensure that clamps and fittings are
tight. Report any damage, leaks, or loose fittings and clamps to Organizational maintenance.
Check that components are adequately lubricated in accordance with WP 0018 00.
SPECIFIC PMCS PROCEDURES
Operator/crew PMCS is provided in Table 1. Always perform PMCS in the order listed. Once it becomes a
habit, anything that is not right can be spotted in a minute.
Before performing PMCS, read all the checks required for the applicable interval and prepare all the tools
needed. Have several clean rags handy. Perform all inspections at the applicable interval.
If any problems are found through PMCS, perform the appropriate troubleshooting task in WP 0011 00 or
0012
00.
The column headings in Table 1 are defined as follows:
Item No. Provides a logical sequence for PMCS to be performed and is used as a source of item
numbers for the “TM ITEM NO.” column when recording PMCS results on DA Form 2404. Item numbers
also appear in the order that you must perform checks and services for the intervals listed.
Interval. Specifies the interval at which PMCS is to be performed.
Item To Check/Service. Lists the system and common name of items that are to be inspected.
Included in this column are specific servicing, inspection, replacement, or adjustment procedures to be
followed.
Procedure. Provides the procedure that must be performed to check or service the item. Carefully
follow these instructions. If you do not have the tools, have Organizational maintenance perform the work.
Not Fully Mission Capable If: Explains when the trailer is nonmission-capable. This column tells you
when and why your equipment cannot be used.
