ARMY TM 9-6115-670-14&P
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Section II. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
2.2. INTRODUCTION TO OPERATOR PMCS TABLE.
2.2.1. General. Table 2-2 (PMCS table) has been provided so you can keep your equipment in good
operating condition and ready for its primary mission.
2.2.2. PMCS Procedures. The PMCS table is divided into five columns. Each column is explained in
the following paragraphs.
2.2.2.1 Item No. Column. Numbers in this column are for reference. When completing DA Form 2404
(Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) or DD Form 5988E (included in the Unit Level
Logistics System (ULLS)), 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.
2.2.2.2 Interval Column. This column informs you when you must perform the procedure in the
procedure column. "BEFORE" procedures must be completed before you operate the equipment for its
intended mission. "DURING" procedures must be completed during the time you are operating the
equipment for its intended mission. "AFTER" procedures must be completed immediately after you have
operated the equipment. Perform "WEEKLY" procedures at the listed interval.
2.2.2.3 Location, Item to Check/Service Column. This column lists the location and the item to be
checked or serviced.
2.2.2.4 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 generator set
10 kW is ready or available for its intended mission or operation. You must perform the procedure at the
time stated in the interval column.
2.2.2.5 Not Mission Capable If: Column. Information in this column informs you of faults that 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.
2.2.3. Other Table Entries. Be sure to observe all special information and notes that appear in your
table.
2.2.4. 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. Use the information in the following paragraphs to help you identify problems at any time. Use
the following information to help identify potential problems before and during checks and services.
