1-5. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES.
a. Before You Operate. Always keep in mind the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. Perform
your before (B) PMCS.
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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.
1-5.1 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
r e p o r t t h i s c o n d i t i o n t o y o u r s u p e r v i s o r.
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
i t e m f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e .
f .
Leakage definitions for operator PMCS shall be classified as follows:
( 1 ) C l a s s 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 111 Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the
item being checked/inspected.
CAUTION
Equipment operation is allowable with minor leakage (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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