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WARNING
Fuels and oils are toxic and flammable. Do not use near heat or open flame. Area
should be well ventilated. DO NOT SMOKE.
WARNING
Coolant/antifreeze is toxic. Avoid spilling of coolant/antifreeze, fuel or fluids.
Clean up minor spills immediately. For large spills, notify your supervisor.
c. Add coolant/antifreeze to engine radiator. The capacity is 2.0 gallons/7.57 liters. Refer to paragraph
d. Add engine oil to the full mark on dipstick. Refer to paragraph 4.2.
f. Fill the hydraulic fluid tank with hydraulic fluid. Refer to paragraph 4.3.
g. Visually scan the interior of the engine compartment for possible loose or unserviceable components.
4.9 BATTERY. Remove caps from top of battery and check electrolyte level. If battery is dry, fill with
electrolyte (item 10, Appendix E). If some electrolyte is visible but does not cover battery plates, fill with
SECTION IV. UNIT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
4.10 INTRODUCTION TO PMCS TABLE
4.10.1. GENERAL. To ensure that the hydraulic power supply is ready for use at all times, it must be
inspected systematically so that defects may be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage
or equipment failure.
NOTE
Ensure that all operator PMCS has been performed prior to performing unit PMCS.
4.11 PMCS PROCEDURES. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, Table 4-2, lists inspections and
are required to keep equipment in good operating condition.
a. The "ITEM NUMBER COLUMN" of Table 4-2 is the order in which you perform checks and services
on the hydraulic power supply The entry in this column will also be used as a source of item numbers for the
"TM Item Number" column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet, in recording
results of PMCS.
b. The "INTERVAL" column of Table 4-2 tells you when to do a certain check or service.
c. The "LOCATION, ITEM TO CHECK/SERVICE" column of Table 4-2 tells you the name of the item to
be checked or serviced and where the item is located.
d. The "PROCEDURE" column of Table 4-2 tells you how to perform the required checks and services.
Follow these instructions carefully.
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