TM 3-1040-281-20&P
2-6. OPERATIONAL CHECK.
(TM 3-1040-276-10).
a. Fill fog oil tank to top sight glass level.
b. Perform before operation PMCS
(TM 3-1040-276-10).
Section III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
c. Explanation of Columns on the PMCS Schedule.
2-7. PMCS PROCEDURES.
(1) Item number column. Checks and services
a. Purpose. The purpose of unit PMCS is to sys-
tematically and periodically inspect and service the
are numbered in order of performance. Use this
M288 mounting kit.
column as a source of item numbers for the TM Num-
(1) To insure that the equipment is ready for
ber Column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection
operation at all times.
and Maintenance Worksheet, in recording results of
PMCS.
(2) To perform those PMCS procedures that
(2) Item to be inspected column. The items
are beyond the capability of the operator/crew.
listed in this column are divided into groups indicating
(3) To discover and correct defects before
the portion of the equipment of which they are part.
they result in serious damage or failure requiring time
The common name or official nomenclature as shown
consuming repairs or replacement.
on the maintenance allocation chart (app B) is used for
b. Use.
this purpose.
(1) Use the semiannual schedule below as a
(3) Procedures column. This column briefly
check list each time you perform the PMCS to make
describes the procedure for performing the check or
sure that you perform all required procedures.
service. Whenever replacement or repair is recom-
(2) Report and record all deficiencies and
mended, reference is made to page number for the
shortcomings, together with corrective actions taken,
applicable maintenance instruction.
on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Mainte-
nance Worksheet.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES SEMIANNUAL SCHEDULE
Item
Item
No.
to be Inspected
Procedures
1
M288 Mounting Kit
Check all components to insure they are securely mounted to vehicle.
Tighten loose bolts or replace missing hardware as required.
Inspect components for rust, chipped paint or bare metal on painted
2
surfaces. Repaint or touch up as necessary (p 2-13).
Fog Oil Tank Assembly
Check that fog oil hoses are not torn, cracked, twisted or collapsed.
3
Section IV. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
2-8. INTRODUCTION.
b. Disassemble component only as needed for
a. This section contains maintenance procedures
repair.
which are the responsibility of the unit maintenance
technician as authorized by the maintenance allocation
chart (MAC) (app B) and source, maintenance, and
recoverability (SMR) coded items in the repair parts and
special tools list (RPSTL).