TM 5-3820-246-l4&P
2-7. PMCS INSTRUCTIONS (CONT).
g. When you do your Preventive Maintenance, take the proper tools needed to make all checks. Always take clean
rags with you.
h. Keep working area and tools clean. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way and may cover up a serious
problem. Use soap and water to clean as you work and as needed.
i. Check for loose, missing, bent or broken nuts and screws. Check for chipped paint, bare metal or rust around
screw heads. Tighten loose screws or report it to unit maintenance if you are unable to tighten it.
i- Check for loose or chipped paint, rust or gaps where parts are welded together. Report bad welds to unit
maintenance.
k Check for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires and loose or broken connectors. Tighten loose connectors.
Make sure wires are in good shape.
NOTE: Within designated interval, these checks are to be performed in the order listed.
A - After
D - During
B - Before
Equipment Is Not
Procedure: Check for
Ready/Available
and have repaired or adjusted
Item to Be
Interval
Item
If:
as necessary
A Inspected
No.
B
D
Unit is structurally damaged.
a. Visually check for any structural
Body
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damage that impairs security or
operation of unit.
b. Visually check for missing or
loose nuts, screws, and washers.
Tighten as necessary.
Visually check for cracks, leaks, or
Any leakage of fuel is noted.
Fuel System
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dents in visible fuel components.
3
Tool holder not holding tool
a. Install tool and operate tool
Front End
properly.
holder to ensure it holds tools
Assembly
properly.
Mode selector not staying in
b. Operate check mode selector to
selected position.
ensure it stays in the selected mode
position.
Rod can be turned CCW.
c. Install tool and try to rotate tool
shaft CCW (as viewed from drive
end).
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