Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

TM 9-2320-364-10 2-53 Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) 2-5. GENERAL. This section contains PMCS requirements for the truck. The PMCS tables contain checks and services necessary to ensure that the truck is ready for operation. Not all trucks are equipped with crane or self-recovery winch. Using PMCS tables, perform maintenance at specified intervals. a. Cleaning Instructions and Precautions. During PMCS keep the following general maintenance procedures in mind: (1) Cleanliness. Dirt, grease, oil and debris may cause or cover a serious problem. Clean all metal surfaces. (2) Bolts, nuts and screws. Check bolts, nuts and screws for obvious looseness, missing, bent, or broken condition. Look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around boltheads. If any part seems loose, tighten it, or have the part repaired or replaced. (3) Welds. Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps on welds. If a bad weld is found, notify Unit Maintenance. (4) Electrical 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. If a wire or connector is bad, notify Unit Maintenance. (5) Fluid lines and fittings. Look for wear, damage and leaks, and make sure clamps and fittings are tight. If a leak comes from a loose fitting or connector, tighten it. If something is broken or worn out and can not be fixed with tools available, notify Unit Maintenance. (6) Air system components. Look for worn, damaged or leaking components. Make sure clamps and fittings are tight. If a leak comes from a loose fitting or connector, tighten it. If something is broken or worn out, either repair or replace it, or notify Unit Maintenance. 2-6. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS. Always observe the warnings and cautions appearing in your PMCS table. Warnings and cautions appear before applicable procedures. You must observe these warnings and cautions to prevent serious injury to yourself and others or prevent equipment from being damaged.