PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS), INCLUDING LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

TM 9-2520-238-34

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS),

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INCLUDING LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:

INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

Direct Support

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

SCOPE

This section contains safety warnings, guidelines, and general maintenance instructions. They should be followed when doing

maintenance procedures authorized for direct and general support maintenance levels.

PREPARATION FOR MAINTENANCE

PERSONNEL SAFETY. Practice all shop safety procedures and read all warnings in this manual.

PROPER EQUIPMENT. Get tools and equipment before starting a maintenance task. See TM 9-2520-238-34P, and

the maintenance tasks for tools, equipment, parts, and materials.

WHAT TO DISCARD. Parts to discard, such as lockwashers, locknuts, and gaskets are listed in the maintenance tasks.

If the step does not say to discard a part, the part should be saved. It may be used later, or repaired.

HANDLING TECHNIQUES.

Avoid damage to parts during disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and reassembly procedures. Nicks,

scratches, and dents caused by careless handling could result in equipment failure.

Dirt can damage parts and cause malfunctions. Make sure all air and fluid openings, lines, and hoses are capped or

plugged during maintenance procedures.

IDENTIFICATION.

During disassembly, tag parts to ensure proper assembly.

During disassembly, tag leads on electrical parts to ensure proper assembly. Tag each lead, as it is removed, with

numbers from wiring diagrams and terminals.

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