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c. Do DURING (D) PMCS while you operate the hydraulic power supply. During operation means to
monitor the
hydraulic power supply and its related components while it is actually being operated. Pay attention to
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs.
d. Do AFTER (A) PMCS right after operating hydraulic power supply. Pay attention to WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs.
e. Use DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) to record any faults you
discover before, during, or after operation, unless you are authorized to fix them
care required to keep hydraulic power supply in good operating condition.
a. Item number column. This 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 2-1 tells you when to do a certain check or service.
c. The "PROCEDURE" column of Table 2-1 tells you how to do required checks and services. Carefully
follow these instructions. If you do not have the tools, or if the procedure tells you to, notify your supervisor.
NOTE
Terms "eady/available" and " ission capable" refer to same status.
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Equipment is on hand and ready to perform its combat mission. (See DA
Pam 738-750)
d. The "EQUIPMENT IS NOT READY/AVAILABLE IF" column in Table 2-1 tells you when your hydraulic
power supply is nonmission capable and why the hydraulic power supply cannot be used.
e. If the hydraulic power supply does not perform as required, refer to Chapter 3, Section II,
Troubleshooting.
f. If anything is wrong and you can't fix it, write it on your DA Form 2404. IMMEDIATELY report it to
your supervisor.
g. When you do your PMCS, you will always need a rag or two. Following are checks that are common
to the entire hydraulic power supply:
(1) Keep It Clean. Dirt, grease, oil and debris only get in the way and may cover up a serious problem.
Clean as you work and as needed.
(2) Rust and Corrosion. Check the hydraulic power supply for rust and corrosion. If any bare metal or
corrosion exists, clean, and spot paint as required. Report it to your supervisor.
(3) Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Check them all for obvious looseness, missing, bent, or broken condition.
You can't try them all with a tool, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt heads. If
you find a bolt, nut, or screw, you think is loose, report it to your supervisor
(4) Welds. Look for loose or chipped paint, rust or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find a
bad, cracked or broken weld, report it to your supervisor.
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