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Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
This section contains PMCS instructions for the Mixer, Rotary Tiller. The PMCS table contains checks and services
necessary to ensure that the vehicle is ready for operation. Operator PMCS is limited to inspection and service tasks
as they are listed in the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC). Operator maintenance is performed at the specified
intervals listed on the PMCS table (Table 2-2). The operator performs these tasks before operating the vehicle, during
the operation of the vehicle, and after it is shut down.
a. Before PMCS Procedures. Before PMCS is performed just before operating the vehicle. Pay attention to
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOES.
b. During PMCS Procedures. During PMCS is performed while the vehicle is in operation. Pay attention to
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
c. After PMCS Procedures. After PMCS is performed immediately after operating the vehicle. Pay attention to
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOES.
d. Wee&/y PMCS Procedures. Weekly PMCS is performed once a week. Pay attention to WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
e. Equipment Failure. If the vehicle or any of it components fail to operate, do not operate correctly, or if
damage is observed, refer to troubleshooting instructions in Section III. Any equipment failures or operation
problems should be recorded on the proper forms. These forms arc a permanent record of services, repairs, and
modifications made on the vehicle. They arc a checklist to know what was wrong with the vehicle after its last use and
whether those faults have been checked. Refer to DA Pam 738-750 for information on forms and records.
f. Always perform PMCS in the same order until it becomes a habit. Once practiced in the same order, problems
will be spotted in a hurry.
g. If something looks wrong and cannot be repaired immediately, enter it on the DA 2404 form. If something
seems seriously wrong, report it immediately to unit maintenance.
h. When performing PMCS, take the tools and rags needed to make the checks.
The following paragraph describes general procedures and conditions that should be observed when performing
PMCS. If any of the components being inspected during the PMCS procedures show any of the conditions described in
this paragraph, report it on a DA 2404 form and inform unit maintenance.
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