Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

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Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

2-4. GENERAL.

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To ensure that the SPEMS is ready for operation at all times, it must be inspected systematically so that the

defects may be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage or failure. Defects discovered during

operation of the SPEMS shall be noted for future corrections, to be made as soon as an operation has stopped. Stop

operation which would damage the SPEMS if operation were to continue. All deficiencies and shortcomings shall be

recorded together with the corrective action taken on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet,

at the earliest opportunity. When performing your Before (B) Operation PMCS, always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and

WARNINGS. After operation, be sure to perform your After (A) PMCS. If your SPEMS fails to operate, refer to

troubleshooting chart in Chapter 3. Report any deficiencies using the proper forms, see TM 38-750.

2-5. OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES.

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Refer to Table 2-1 for Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.

a. Item Number Column. Checks and services are numbered in chronological order regardless of interval. This

column will be used as source of item numbers for the "TM Item Number" column on DA Form 2404 in recording results

of PMCS.

b. Interval Columns. The columns headed B, D, A, W and M, will contain a dot (-) opposite the appropriate

check indicating it is to be performed Before (B), During (D), After (A), Weekly (W), or Monthly (M).

c. Item to be Inspected Column. The items listed in this column are divided into groups and identify the items to

be inspected.

d. Procedures Column. This column contains a brief description of the procedure by which the check is to be

performed.

e. For Readiness Reports. Equipment is Not Ready/Available if: column. This column contains the criteria

which will cause the SPEMS to be classified as Not Ready/Available because of inability to perform its primary mission.

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