TM 3-4230-209-20&P
2-10
Section III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
c. Item to be Inspected Column. The items listed in this column are divided
2-7. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS).
into groups, i.e., "pump unit," "tank unit." Under these groupings, items to be
a. General This section contains the procedures and instructions
inspected are identified by the common name, i.e., "nozzles," "pump unit."
necessary to perform unit preventive maintenance checks and services. These
d. Procedures Column. This column briefly describes the procedure to be
services are to be performed by unit maintenance personnel with the assis-
checked. It contains all information required to accomplish the checks and
tance, where practical, of the operator/crew who will clean and lubricate in
services, including appropriate tolerances, adjustment limits, and instrument
accordance with TM 34230-209-10 and LO 3-4230-209-10.
and gage readings.
b. Item Number Column. Checks and services are numbered in chrono-
logical order regardless of interval. Use this column as the source of item
numbers when recording PMCS results in the "TM Number" column on
DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet.
UNIT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES - QUARTERLY SCHEDULE
Item to be
Procedures
Inspected
Item No.
Perform operator preventive maintenance checks and ser-
DECONTAMINATING
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vices and test the decontaminating apparatus (see
APPARATUS
PUMP UNIT
Check condition of paint on panels and repaint if necessary
External Surfaces
2
(see TM 43-0139). Inspect for loose, missing, or damaged
nuts, bolts, and hardware. Inspect that parts are lubricated
properly. See that canvas cover is present.
Check that nameplates and identification plates are clean,
Markings and
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readable, and properly fastened. Check condition of stenciled
Identification
outlet and discharge markings (p 1-9).
