TM 10-4610-240-10
TM 08580C-10/1
T.O. 40W4-13-21
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
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General
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PMCS Procedures
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2-3. GENERAL.
a. Before You Operate. Always keep in mind each CAUTION and each WARNING.
Perform "BEFORE
OPERATION" (B) PMCS shown in tables 2-2 and 2-3.
b. While You Operate. For your own safety and for protection of the equipment pay attention to each CAUTION
and WARNING. Perform "DURING OPERATION" (D) PMCS shown in tables 2-2 and 2-3.
c. After You Operate. Perform "AFTER OPERATION" (A) PMCS shown in tables 2-2 and 2-3.
d. Weekly. Perform "WEEKLY" (W) PMCS shown in tables 2-2 and 2-3.
e. Monthly. Perform "MONTHLY" (M) PMCS shown in tables 2-2 and 2-3.
f. If the ROWPU Fails To Operate. Troubleshoot with proper equipment. Report difficulties, using the proper
forms. Army users see DA PAM 738-750; Marine corps users refer to TM 4700-15/1. Air Force personnel refer to
MAJCOM and local directives.
2-4. PMCS PROCEDURES.
a. Performing PMCS, tables 2-2 and 2-3, will help keep ROWPU from breaking down.
b. It is necessary to know what the numbers and letter on the table mean.
(1) Item number. Order in which ROWPU is checked. It will also be the item number to record result of
PMCS in the "TM Number" column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet. Marine Corps
personnel use form NAVMC 10524. Air Force personnel use form AFTO 349.
(2) Interval. When you make your checks:
B
"BEFORE OPERATION"
D
"DURING OPERATION"
A
"AFTER OPERATION"
W
"WEEKLY"
M
"MONTHLY"
(3) Item to be inspected. What should be inspected.
(4) Procedure. How to inspect the item.
(5) For readiness reporting, equipment is not ready/available if.
Why and when you cannot use your
equipment.
CAUTION
Under some operating conditions, slight water leaks may be observed from packing
glands/mechanical seals. That is normal. If there is any doubt, or if equipment could be damaged,
notify the supervisor or unit maintenance.
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