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SECTION II PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
2-3. INTRODUCTION TO PMCS TABLE.
a.
General. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) means systematic caring, inspecting, and
servicing of equipment to keep it in good condition and to prevent breakdowns. As the operator your mission is to:
(1)
Be sure to perform your PMCS each time you operate the air compressor. Always do your PMCS in the
same order, so it gets to be a habit. Once you've had some practice, you'll quickly spot anything wrong.
(2)
Do your BEFORE (B) PMCS just before you operate the air compressor. Pay attention to WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs.
(3)
Do your DURING (D) PMCS while you operate the air compressor. During operation means to monitor the
air compressor and it's related components while it is actually being operated. Pay attention to WARNINGs, CAUTIONs,
and NOTEs.
(4)
Do your AFTER (A) PMCS right after operating the air compressor. Pay attention to WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs.
(5)
Do your WEEKLY (W) PMCS once a week.
(6)
Do your MONTHLY (M) PMCS once a month.
(7)
Use DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) to record any faults that you
discover before, during, or after operation, unless you can fix them. You DO NOT need to record faults that you fix.
(8)
Be prepared to assist organizational maintenance when they lubricate the air compressor. Perform any
other services when required by organizational maintenance.
b.
PMCS Procedures. Your preventive maintenance checks and services, table 2-1, lists inspections and care
required to keep your air compressor in good operating condition. It is set up so that you can make your BEFORE (B)
OPERATION checks as you walk around the air compressor.
(1)
The "INTERVAL" column of table 2-1 tells you when to do a certain check or service.
(2)
The "PROCEDURE" column of table 2-1 tells you how to do required checks and services. Carefully follow
these instructions. If you do not have tools, or if the procedure tells you to, notify your supervisor.
NOTE
Terms "ready/available" and "mission capable" refer to same status: Equipment is on hand
and ready to perform its combat missions. (See DA Pam 738-750)
(3)
The "EQUIPMENT IS NOT READY/AVAILABLE IF:" column in table 2-1 tells you when your air
compressor is nonmission capable and why the air compressor cannot be used.
(4)
If the air compressor does not perform as required, refer to Chapter 3, Section II, Troubleshooting.
(5)
If anything looks wrong and you can't fix it, write it on your DA Form 2404. IMMEDIATELY, report it to
your supervisor.
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