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5-5. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES.
a.
Before You Operate. Always keep in mind the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. Perform your before (b) PMCS.
b.
While You Operate. Always keep in mind the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. 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 operations 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:
Class I
Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not
great enough to form drops.
Class II
Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops but not enough to
cause drops to drip from the item being checked/inspected.
Class III
Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the
item being checked/inspected.
CAUTION
Equipment operation is allowable with minor leakages (Class I or II). Of
course, you must consider the fluid capacity in the item/system being
checked/inspected. When in doubt, notify your supervisor.
When operating with Class I or Class II leaks, continue to check fluid levels as
required in your PMCS.
Class III leaks should be reported to your supervisor or organizational
maintenance.
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