TM 5-4310-452-14
Section II. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
Paragraph
Page
Number
Title
Number
2-3
General .............................................................................................................................. 2-6
2-4
Intervals ............................................................................................................................. 2-6
2-5
Reporting Repairs .............................................................................................................. 2-6
2-6
General PMCS Procedures ................................................................................................ 2-6
2-7
Specific PMCS Procedures ................................................................................................ 2-7
2-8
Cleaning Agents ................................................................................................................. 2-7
2-9
Leakage Definitions ............................................................................................................ 2-8
Table 2-1
Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) ....................................... 2-9
2-3. GENERAL.
To ensure that the 250 CFM Trailer-Mounted Compressor Unit is ready for operation at all times, it must be inspected
on a regular basis so that defects can be found before they result unserious damage, equipment failure, or injury to
personnel. This section contains systematic instructions on inspections, adjustments, and corrections to be performed by
the 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 REPAIRS
All defects which the operator cannot fix must be reported on DA Form 2404, equipment Inspection and Maintenance
Worksheet, immediately after completing PMCS. If a serious problem is found, IMMEDIATELY report it to your
supervisor.
2-6. GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES.
NOTE
While 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 by
hand or by wrench.
(3)
An item is SERVICEABLE if it is not worn beyond repair or likely to fail before the next scheduled
inspection.
2-6
