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M1078A1 SERIES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

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CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) - Continued

INTRODUCTION

General

Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) are performed to keep the vehicle in

operating condition. The checks are used to find, correct, or report problems.

Crewmembers are to do the PMCS jobs as shown in the PMCS tables. PMCS is done every

day the vehicle is operated using the PMCS tables. Pay attention to WARNING and

CAUTION statements. A WARNING means someone could be hurt. A CAUTION means

equipment could be damaged.

Explanation of Table Entries

Item Number Column. Numbers in this column are for reference. When completing DA

Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet), include the Item Number

for the Check/Service indicating a fault. Item Numbers also appear in the order that you

must perform Checks and Services for the intervals listed.

Interval Column. This column tells you when you must perform the procedure in the

procedure column. BEFORE procedures must be performed before you operate or use the

vehicle. DURING procedures must be performed during operation of the vehicle. AFTER

procedures must be performed immediately after you have operated the vehicle. WEEKLY

procedures must be performed every seven

days. MONTHLY procedures must be performed approximately every 30 days.

Man-hour Column. This column describes the number of man-hours required to

complete all prescribed lubrication service. It is stated to the nearest tenth of an hour.

Item to Check/Service Column. This column provides the location and the Item(s) to

be checked or serviced.

Procedure Column. This column provides the procedure to check or to service the

item(s) listed in the check/service column.

Equipment Not Ready/Available If: Column. This column tells you what faults will

keep your vehicle from being capable of performing the primary mission. If you perform

check and service procedures that show faults listed in this column, do not operate the

vehicle. Follow standard operating procedures for maintaining the vehicle or reporting

equipment failure.

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