TM-9-2330-342-23-P
PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MANUAL
OCTOBER 2012
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FIELD MAINTENANCE
PMCS INTRODUCTION
PMCS INTRODUCTION
This section contains Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) requirements for PLST M1076 A1. The
PMCS tables contain checks and services necessary to ensure that the trailer is ready for operation. Using PMCS
tables, perform maintenance at specified intervals. Operator Preventive Checks and Services must be completed
before doing Field Level Preventive Checks and Services, refer to TM 9-2330-342-10 (WP
0190).
MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS
Every mission begins and ends with paperwork. There is not much of it, but it must be kept up. The filled-out forms
and records have several uses. They are a permanent record of services, repairs, and modifications made on the
trailer; they are reports to your Commander; and they serve as a checklist to find out what is wrong with the trailer
after its last use and whether those faults have been fixed. For the information needed on forms and records, refer
to DA PAM 750-8 (WP
0190).
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
•
Do the SEMI-ANNUAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE twice a year. Pay attention to the CAUTIONS and
WARNINGS.
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Do the ANNUAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE once a year. Pay attention to the CAUTIONS and
WARNINGS.
•
Do the BIENNIAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE once every two years. Pay attention to the CAUTIONS
and WARNINGS.
•
If something does not work, troubleshoot and notify the supervisor.
•
Always do PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE in the same order until it gets to be a habit. Once practiced,
problems can be spotted in a hurry.
•
If something looks wrong and cannot be fixed right then, write it on DA Form 2404 (WP
0190) or DA Form
5988-E (WP
0190).
•
When doing PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, take along the tools needed and a rag or two to make all the
checks.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
•
Cleanliness:
Dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way and may cover up a serious problem. Use
solvent cleaning compound (WP
0193, Table 1, Item 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) on all metal surfaces and soapy
water on rubber.
•
Bolts, Nuts, and Screws:
Check bolts, nuts, and screws for obvious looseness, missing, bent, or broken
condition and tighten or replace as necessary. They cannot all be checked with a tool, of course, but look
for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt heads.
•
Welds:
Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If a bad weld is found,
have it repaired.
•
Electric Wires and Connectors:
Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose or broken
connectors. Tighten loose connectors and make sure wires are in good shape.
•
Hydraulic Lines and Fittings:
Look for wear, damage, and leaks and make sure clamps and fittings are
tight. Wet spots show leaks, of course, but a stain around a fitting or connector can indicate a leak. If a
connector or fitting is loose, tighten it. If something is broken or worn out, repair or replace it per the applicable
procedure.
•
Damage is defined as:
Any condition that affects safety or would render the trailer unserviceable for mission
requirements.
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