TM 9-6115-669-13&P
Section II. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND
SERVICES (PMCS)
2.5 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATOR PMCS TABLE.
Table 2-9 (PMCS table) has been provided so you can keep your equipment in good operating
condition and ready for its primary mission.
2.5.1 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.
2.5.2 Explanation of Table Entries. The PMCS table is divided into five columns. Each column
is explained in the following paragraphs.
2.5.2.1 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.
2.5.2.2 Interval Column. This column tells you when you must do the procedure in the
procedure column. “BEFORE?’ procedures must be done before you operate the equipment for its
intended mission. “DURING” procedures must be done during the time you are operating the
equipment for its intended mission. “AFTER” procedures must be done immediately after you have
operated the equipment. Perform “WEEKLY” procedures at the listed interval.
2.5.2.3 Location, Item to Check/Service Column. This column lists the location and the item
to be checked or serviced. The item location is underlined.
2.5.2.4 Procedure Column. This column gives the procedure for checking or servicing the item
listed in the location, item to check/service column. You must perform the procedure to know if the
unit is ready or available for its intended mission or operation. You must do the procedure at the
time stated in the interval column.
2.5.2.5 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 shows faults listed in this column, do not operate the equipment.
2.5.2 Other Table Entries. Be sure to observe all special information and notes that appear in
your table.
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