TM9-2330-202-14&P - JATONKAM35s HOME ON THE WEB

TM 9-2330-202-14&P2-6. GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES.WARNINGDry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Always wear protectivegoggles and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contactwith skin, eyes, and clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT usenear open flame or excessive heat.a. Keep equipment clean. Dirt, oil, and debris may cover up a serious problem. Clean as you work and asneeded. Use dry cleaning solvent (Item 15, Appendix F) on all metal surfaces. Use detergent (Item 5,Appendix F) and water on rubber, plastic, and painted surfaces.b. While performing specific PMCS procedures, inspect the following components:Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Make sure they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. Report loose or missingbolts, nuts, and screws to Unit maintenance.Welds. Inspect for gaps where parts are welded together. Check for loose or chipped paint, rust, andcracks. Report bad welds to Unit maintenance.Wiring Harness, Wires, and Connectors. Inspect for cracked or broken wiring harness insulation, barewires, and loose or broken connectors. Report loose connections and faulty wiring to Unit maintenance.Hydraulic Brake Lines and Fittings. Inspect for wear, damage, and leaks. Make sure fittings are tight.Report any damage, leaks, or loose fittings to Unit maintenance.c. Check to see that components are adequately lubricated in accordance with Appendix I.2-7. SPECIFIC PMCS PROCEDURES.a. Operator/Crew PMCS procedures are provided in Table 2-1. Always perform PMCS procedures in theorder listed. Once the procedures become routine, problems can be easily recognized.b. Before performing PMCS, read all the checks required for the applicable interval and prepare all the toolsneeded for the task. Have several clean rags (Item 13, Appendix F) ready for use. Perform ALL inspectionsat the applicable intervals.c. If any problems are discovered through PMCS, perform the appropriate troubleshooting task as describedin Chapter 3. If any component or system is not serviceable, or if a given service does not correct the problem,notify your supervisor.d. Explanations of the column headings in Table 2-1 are as follows:Item No. The item number column of your PMCS table is to be used for reference. When completing DAForm 2404, include the item number for the check/service indicating a fault. Item numbers also appear Inthe order that you must do checks and services for the interval listed.Interval. This column of your PMCS table tells you when to do a certain check or service.Item To Be Inspected. This column names the item to be checked or serviced.2-4