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5-5.
OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES.
a.
Before You Operate. Always keep in mind the WARNINGS and CAUTION S. Perform your before (B) PMCS.
b.
While You Operate. Always keep in mind the WARNINGS and CAUTION S. Perform your during (D) PMCS.
c.
After You Operate. Be sure to perform your after (A) PMCS.
d.
If Your Equipment Fails to Operate. Troubleshoot with proper equipment. Report any deficiencies using the
proper forms. See DA Pam 738-750.
5-5.1.
PMCS Procedures.
a.
PMCS are designed to keep the equipment in good working condition by performing periodic service tasks.
b.
Service intervals provide you, the operator, with time schedules that determine when to perform specified service
tasks.
c.
The Equipment is Not Ready/Available If" column is used for identification of conditions that make the equipment
not ready/available for readiness reporting purposes or denies use of the equipment until corrective maintenance is
performed.
d.
If your equipment fails to operate after PMCS is performed, immediately report this condition to your supervisor.
e.
Perform weekly as well as before operation if you are the assigned operator and have not operated the item since
the last weekly or if you are operating the item for the first time.
f.
Leakage definitions for operator PMCS shall be classified as follows:
(1)
Class I Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to form drops.
(2)
Class II Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops but not enough to cause drops to drip from the item
being checked/inspected.
(3)
Class III Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the item being checked/inspected.
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