TM-9-2320-361-10
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 1988
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TM9-2320-361-10
2-10. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND
SERVICES (PMCS)
Your Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, table 2-2, lists the inspection
and care of your equipment required to keep it in good operating condition.
a. Item Number.
This column will be used as a source of item numbers for the
“TM Number” column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
Worksheet, in recording results in PMCS.
b. Designated Intervals.
NOTE
Ž
Observe all warnings and cautions.
Ž Designated intervals are performed under usual operating
conditions, PMCS intervals must be performed more
frequently when operating under unusual conditions.
(1)
BEFORE checks and services are performed prior to the equipment leaving
its containment area (motorpool or other control or dispatch point) or performing
its intended mission.
(2)
DURING checks begin when the equipment is being used for its intended
mission.
(3)
AFTER checks and services begin when the equipment is taken out of its
mission mode or returned to its containment area (motorpool or other control or
dispatch point).
(4)
WEEKLY checks and services are performed once a week.
(5)
MONTHLY checks and services are performed once a month.
c. Procedures.
The procedure column of your PMCS table specifies the required
checks and services. Carefully follow these instructions. If you do not have
the tools, or if the procedure tells you to, have maintenance personnel do
the work.
(1)
Troubleshoot malfunctions. Refer to table 3-1.
(2)
Use DA Form 2404 and report non-reparable item(s) to maintenance
personnel.
(3)
Tools included with vehicle are to be used when making PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE checks and services. Wiping cloths are sometimes needed to
remove dirt or grease.
d. Not Ready Condition.
If a vehicle is not able to perform the prescribed
mission, equipment will be reported as not ready or unavailable. Refer to
DA Pam 738-750.
NOTE
The terms “ready/available” and “mission capable” refer to
the same status: Equipment is on hand and able to perform
its combat mission (see DA Pam 738-750).
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