ARMY TM 9-6115-645-10
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-444-11
MARINE CORPS TM 09244A/09245A-10/1
SECTION II.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
2-4 GENERAL.
To ensure that the
generator set is ready for
operation at all times, it must
be inspected so that defects can
be discovered and corrected
before they result in serious
damage or failure.
2-4.1 Before You Operate.
Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS
and WARNINGS.
Perform your
before (B) PMCS.
2-4.2 While You Operate.
Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS
and WARNINGS.
Perform your
during (D) PMCS.
2-4.3 After You Operate. Be
sure to perform your after (A)
PMCS.
2-4.4
If Your Equipment Fails
to Operate
If your equipment
does not perform as required,
refer to Chapter 3 under
Troubleshooting for possible
problems.
Report any
malfunctions or failures on
DA Form 2404, refer to
DA PAM 738-750.
2-5 PMCS PROCEDURES.
NOTE
For general location
of items to be in-
spected in TABLE 2-3,
refer to FIGURE 1-2
and FIGURE 2-1.
2-5.1 Purpose of PMCS Table.
Your Preventive Maintenance
Checks and Services (TABLE 2-3)
list the inspections and care of
your equipment required to keep
it in good operating condition.
2-5.2 Purpose of Service
Intervals.
The internal column
of your PMCS table tells you
when to do a certain check or
service.
2-5.3
Special Instructions.
The following guidelines have
been provided to help you in
classifying leaks observed while
performing PMCS.
Class I.
Seepage of fluid
(as indicated by wetness or
discoloration) not great enough
to form drops.
Class II.
Leakage of fluid
great enough to form drops but
not enough to cause drops to
drip from item being
checked/inspected.
Class III.
Leakage of
fluid great enough to form drops
that fall from the item being
checked/inspected.
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