TM-9-2330-331-14-P
SEMITRAILER, FLATBED: BREAKBULK/CONTAINER TRANSPORTER, 34 TON, M872A4
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS
DECEMBER 2005
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OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CHECKS AND SERVICES INSTRUCTIONS (PMCS)
GENERAL
To ensure that the M872A4 Semitrailer is ready for operation at all times, it must be inspected on a
regular basis so that defects may be found before they result in serious damage, equipment failure,
or injury to personnel. This section contains systematic instructions on inspections, adjustments,
and corrections to be performed by the operator/crew.
While performing PMCS, read and follow all safety instructions in the warning summary at the front
of this manual. Keep in mind all warnings and cautions throughout PMCS.
SERVICE INTERVALS
Perform PMCS, found in
Table 3
, at the following intervals:
Perform “Before” PMCS before operating the semitrailer.
Perform “During” PMCS while operating the semitrailer.
Perform “After” PMCS immediately after operating the semitrailer.
Perform “Weekly” PMCS procedures, must be done once each week on semitrailer.
Perform “Monthly” PMCS procedures, must be done once each month on semitrailer.
REPORTING REPAIRS
All defects that the operator cannot fix must be reported on a DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection
and Maintenance Worksheet, or an electronic DA Form 5988E, if available, immediately after
completing PMCS. If a serious problem is found, immediately report it to your supervisor.
Remember, record any corrective action taken.
GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES
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