TM 9-6116-669-13&P
Section IV. UNIT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
(PMCS)
4.7 INTRODUCTION TO UNIT PMCS TABLE.
Table 4-1 (PMCS table) has been provided so you can keep your equipment in good operating
condition and ready for its primary mission.
4.7.1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes. Always observe the WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and
NOTES appearing in your PMCS table. Warnings and cautions appear before applicable
procedures. You must observe WARNINGS to prevent serious injury to yourself and others. You
must observe CAUTIONS to prevent your equipment from being damaged. You must observe
NOTES to ensure procedures are performed properly.
4.72.1 Item No. 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 do checks and
services for the intervals listed.
4.7.2.2 Interval Column. This column tells you when you must do the procedure in the
procedure column. Perform procedures such as Monthly or Quarterly at the listed calendar interval.
Perform procedures designated by number of hours when the equipment has been operated for that
many hours.
4.7.2.3 Location, Item to be Checked or Serviced Column. This column lists the item to be
checked or serviced.
4.7.2.4 Procedure Column. This column gives the procedure for checking or servicing the item
listed in the item to check/service column. You must perform the procedure to know if the EPP III is
ready or available for its intended mission or operation. You must do the procedure at the time
stated in the interval column.
4.7.2.5 Not fully Mission Capable if: Column. Information in this column tells you what faults
will keep your equipment from being capable of performing its primary mission. If you make checks
or services that show faults listed in this column, do not operate the equipment.
4.7.3 Other Table Entries. Be sure to observe all special information and notes that appear in
your table.
4.7.4 Special Instructions. Preventive maintenance is not limited to performing the checks and
services listed in the PMCS table. Covering unused receptacles, stowing unused accessories, and
other routine procedures such as equipment inventory, cleaning components, and touch-up painting
are not listed in the table. These are things you should do any time you see that they need to be
done. If a routine check is listed in the PMCS table, it is because experience has shown that
problems may occur with this item. Take along the tools and cleaning cloths needed to perform the
required checks and services.
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