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Control or Indicator
Function
Clamping Arm
Clamps rear gate to top
of backboard.
Oil Pump Handle
Pumps oil into hoses over
cutter mechanism to oil blades.
Pressure Safety Switch (SSP)
Stops forward motion of
press ram and returns ram
to start position.
Green Ram Forward Switch (HTP)
Causes press ram to move
forward to eject bale.
Yellow Ram Reverse Switch (HT)
Causes press ram to retract
after bale has been ejected.
2-5. 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 the proper equipment Report any deficiencies using the
proper forms. See DA Pam 738-750
2-5.1 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.
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