TM 5-4310-452-14 Table 2-1.  Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS). B-Before D-During A-After W-Weekly Interval ITEM TO BE INSPECTED Equipment is Item PROCEDURE: Check for and have repaired Not Ready No. B D A W filled or adjusted as needed Available If: NOTE • Perform these checks in the order listed, within the designated interval, as you walk around the compressor unit. • Perform Before (B) and Weekly (W) PMCS if: a.   You are the assigned operator and have not operated the compressor unit since the last weekly check. b.   You are operating the compressor for the first time. • If the compressor unit must be kept in continuous operation, check and service only those items that will not disturb operation. Complete the remaining checks and services when the unit can be shut down, 1 VEHICLE EXTERIOR • a.    Check for fluid leakage or appearance of fluid Any Class III leaks are found. leakage, • b.    Visually check for damaged piping or hoses, and Piping or hoses are leaking or loose, missing, or damaged parts. broken. Parts are missing or damaged. • c.    Operate lights. • d.    Leveling jacks operate properly. If leveling jacks are missing or damaged, notify your supervisor. 2 TIRES • Check for excessive wear, cuts, cracks, abrasions, and low or flat tires. Ensure that tires are inflated to 60 psi (448 kPa). 3 FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR • • Check for water in sightbowl. If water is visible, ser- Two or more tires are flat or vice fuel/water separator (see paragraph 3-6). missing. 4 FUEL TANK LEVEL • Check fuel level on fuel level gage.   Fuel tank is empty. 2-9