PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) INTRODUCTION

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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) INTRODUCTION

GENERAL PMCS

The best way to maintain vehicles covered by this manual is to inspect them on a regular basis so minor

faults can be discovered and corrected. This will help prevent serious damage or failure of the vehicle

and equipment, or injury to personnel. WP 0023 00 contains systematic instructions for inspection,

adjustment, and correction of vehicle components to avoid costly repairs or major breakdowns. This is

referred to as PMCS.

REPORTING REPAIRS

Uncorrected defects will be recorded on the Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet, DA

Form 2404, in accordance with DA Pam 738-750.

GENERAL SERVICE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES

Definitions of class I, II, and III leaks and their effect on vehicle operation are listed in

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While performing specific PMCS procedures, verify items are correctly assembled, secure, serviceable,

not worn, not leaking, and adequately lubricated as defined below:

An item is CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED when all parts are present and in proper position.

When wires, nuts, washers, hoses, or attaching hardware cannot be moved by hand, wrench, or

prybar, they are SECURE.

An item is UNSERVICEABLE if worn beyond established wear limits or likely to fail before the

next scheduled inspection.

An item is WORN if there is play between joining parts, or warning and caution plates are not

readable.

An item is ADEQUATELY LUBRICATED if it meets the requirements specified by the Lubrication

Instructions, WP 0020 00.

When the instruction "tighten" appears in a procedure, you must tighten with a torque wrench to

the given torque value even when the item appears to be secure.

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