TM 5-4310-452-14Section II. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCECHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)ParagraphPageNumberTitleNumber2-3General .............................................................................................................................. 2-62-4Intervals ............................................................................................................................. 2-62-5Reporting Repairs .............................................................................................................. 2-62-6General PMCS Procedures ................................................................................................ 2-62-7Specific PMCS Procedures ................................................................................................ 2-72-8Cleaning Agents ................................................................................................................. 2-72-9Leakage Definitions ............................................................................................................ 2-8Table 2-1Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) ....................................... 2-92-3. GENERAL.To ensure that the 250 CFM Trailer-Mounted Compressor Unit is ready for operation at all times, it must be inspectedon a regular basis so that defects can be found before they result unserious damage, equipment failure, or injury topersonnel. This section contains systematic instructions on inspections, adjustments, and corrections to be performed bythe operator.2-4. INTERVALS.Perform PMCS, found in Table 2-1, at the following intervals:• Perform Before (B) PMCS just before operating the compressor.• Perform During (D) PMCS while operating the compressor.• Perform After (A) PMCS right after operating the compressor.• Perform Weekly (W) PMCS once each week.2-5. REPORTING REPAIRSAll defects which the operator cannot fix must be reported on DA Form 2404, equipment Inspection and MaintenanceWorksheet, immediately after completing PMCS. If a serious problem is found, IMMEDIATELY report it to yoursupervisor.2-6. GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES.NOTEWhile performing PMCS procedures, keep in mind all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.a.While performing specific PMCS procedures, ensure that items are correctly assembled, secure, serviceable,adequately lubricated, and not worn or leaking as defined below:(1)An item is CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED when it is in proper position and all parts are present.(2)Wires, nuts, hoses, fittings, or attaching hardware are SECURE when they cannot be easily removed byhand or by wrench.(3)An item is SERVICEABLE if it is not worn beyond repair or likely to fail before the next scheduledinspection.2-6
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