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OPERATOR'S PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) - Continued
Table 1. Before Operation PMCS for M12A1 DED Decontaminating Apparatus - Continued.
10
6
3
4
5
Procedure
Not Fully
Item
Interval
Man
Item to be
Mission
No.
Hour
Checked/
Capable If:
Serviced
Pump Unit
(Cont)
b. Fill fuel tank with JP-8 or diesel fuel and check for
Fuel Tank
BEFORE
10
leaks.
(Cont)
c. Inspect pump unit fuel filter (3) for cracks or leaks.
Fuel tank leaks.
d. Inspect for accumulation of dirt or water in plastic
bowl (4). If contaminants visible, drain fuel filter as
follows:
Fuel filter cracked
(1) Turn on fuel valve under fuel tank.
or leaking.
(2) Position container under drain plug (5).
(3) Loosen drain plug (5). Allow fuel to drain into
Unable to drain
container until contaminants are gone.
contaminants from
(4) Tighten drain plug (5) and check for leakage.
filter.
Drain plug is
d. Check for loose/missing drain plug (5). Tighten if
missing.
loose.
Tank is empty.
e. Check that fuel tank is filled with JP-8 or diesel
fuel.
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