TM 54310-386-14 Table 2-1.  Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Cont). B - Before D - During A - After W - Weekly INTERVAL EQUIPMENT IS ITEM ITEM TO BE INSPECTED NOT READY/ NO B D   A W PROCEDURES AVAILABLE IF: 5 • • Belt guard.  Inspect for tears or holes in mesh. 6 • • Drive belts tension.  Press down on drive Belt depression is more than 1/2 inch. belts one at a time and measure Do not operate until adjusted. distance, if more than 0.4-0.6 inches, belts require adjustment. 7 • • Battery holddown and cables.  Inspect Battery is cracked. for cracked or leaking case and broken, loose, or bent posts.  Check for loose battery cables. 8 • Check electrolyte level.  Add distilled Electrolyte level is low. water if level is low. 9 • • • Gages.  Inspect for damaged pointers, Gages damaged or inoperative.  Do not cracked lenses, liquid fill leaks, loose operate until repaired. tube connections or loose wires, loose hardware, plus operation and normal readings during operation. 10 • • Switches, controls and valves.  Inspect Switches damaged or inoperative. for proper operation.  Check for loose- ness damage and missing parts. WARNING Examine hoses before pressurizing. Worn or frayed hose may explode. 11 • • Fuel, air, oil lines, and fittings.  Inspect Fuel, air, oil lines or fittings damaged. for wear, cracks, cuts, fraying, leaks and Do not operate with damaged hose or loose connections. fittings. 12 • Exhaust system.  Inspect muffler, silencer and exhaust pipe for any holes caused by rust.  Inspect for loose or missing parts. 2-8