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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) INTRODUCTION

GENERAL

PMCS are required to keep the equipment in good operating condition. Operator level

PMCS is performed before, during, and after operation to ensure the equipment is fully

operational and ready at all times. Failure to perform PMCS as required may result in

major damage or a failure which could compromise the mission or cause injury to

personnel. Operators will perform PMCS as follows:

Ensure operator PMCS is performed each time vehicle is operated.

When equipment is operated for the ﬁrst time or has not been operated for a three

month period, notify Field Maintenance to perform PMCS inspection.

Observe all warnings, cautions, and notes when performing PMCS.

Always perform PMCS in the same order as written. With practice, this enables

operators to become familiar with the equipment and quickly identify anything wrong

with the equipment.

Before operating vehicle, perform all “Before” PMCS steps.

During operation of vehicle, perform all “During” PMCS steps.

After operating vehicle, perform all “After” PMCS steps.

Weekly, perform all “weekly” PMCS steps.

Monthly, perform all “monthly” PMCS steps.

At any PMCS interval, if the item checked or serviced is found not ready or available,

the problem must be corrected by troubleshooting and, if necessary, by notifying Field

Maintenance to perform the task.

When equipment is found to be not ready or available and the problem cannot be

resolved at operator level, describe what is wrong with the equipment using DA Form

5988-E. This documents the problem and helps Field Maintenance locate and correct it.

For information on how to use this form, see DA PAM 750-8.

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