TM 3-4230-218-12&P
2-5.
INTRODUCTION - Continued.
b.
PMCS Procedures - Continued.
NOTE
The terms ready/available and mission capable refer to the same status: equip-
ment is on hand and is able to perform its combat missions. (See DA PAM
738-750.)
2-6.
OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES.
NOTE
Within designated intervals, these checks are to be performed in the order
listed.
Table 2-1.
Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
B - Before
Item
No.
1
2
2-8
D - During
Item to Be
Inspected
Water Tank
Decontamina-
ting Appara-
tus
Procedure
Check for and
have repaired
or adjusted as
necessary
Check for leaks
Temporarily repair
all leaks with
clamp patches in
tank repair kit
(see page 3-18).
Inspect entire
Unit for physi-
cal damage. Ex-
amine unit for
proper engine
operation, gage
operation, tem-
perature control,
and adequate wat-
er pressure.
Check for loose
or missing belts.
A - After
Equipment Is Not
Ready/Available
If:
Water tank leaks.
Unit is incapa-
ble of providing
constant pressur-
ized water sup-
ply at a con-
trolled tempera-
ture.
.
Belts loose or
missing.
