TM 10-4330-234-13&P
SECTION II. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
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General........................................................................................................
Purpose of PMCS Table ..............................................................................
Explanation of Columns ...............................................................................
Equipment is Not Ready/Available If Column...............................................
Reporting Deficiencies .................................................................................
Special Instructions......................................................................................
2-3. General. Operator PMCS are performed to ensure that the filter/separator is ready for operation at all
times. Perform the checks and services at the specified intervals.
a. Before you operate, perform your before (B) PMCS. Observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
b. While you operate, perform your during (D) PMCS. Observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
c.
After you operate, be sure to perform your after (A) PMCS.
d. If your equipment fails to operate, refer to paragraph 3-3.
2-4. Purpose of PMCS Table. The purpose of the PMCS table is to provide a systematic method of inspecting
and servicing the equipment. In this way, small defects can be detected early before they become a major
problem causing the equipment to fail to complete its mission. The PMCS table is arranged with the individual
PMCS procedures listed in sequence under assigned intervals. The most logical time (before, during, or after
operation) to perform each procedure determines the interval to which it is assigned. Make a habit of doing the
checks in the same order each time and anything wrong will be seen quickly. See paragraphs 2-5 and 2-6 for
an explanation of the columns in table 2-1.
2-5. Explanation of Columns. The following is a list of the PMCS table column headings with a description of
the information found in each column.
a. Item No. This column shows the sequence in which the checks and services are to be performed, and
is used to identify the equipment area on the Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet, DA
Form 2404.
b. Interval This column shows a dot when each check is to be done.
c.
Item to be Inspected/Procedures. This column identifies the general area or specific part where the
check or service is to be done, and explains how to do them.
d. Equipment is Not Ready/Available If. See paragraph 2-6.
2-6. Equipment is Not Ready/Available If. This column lists conditions that make the equipment unavailable
for use because it is unable to perform its mission, or because it would represent a safety hazard. Do not
accept or operate equipment with a condition in the "Equipment is Not Ready/Available If" column.
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