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TM 5-3805-262-20
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
To ensure that the loader is always ready for operation,
it must be inspected within
designated intervals so that defects may be discovered and corrected before they
result in serious damage or failure. All deficiencies and shortcomings will be
recorded as well as the corrective action taken on DA Form 2404 at the earliest
possible opportunity.
2-5. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
a. The item numbers of the table indicate the sequence of the PMCS. Perform at
the intervals shown below:
(1) Do your (W) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE once each week.
(2) Do your (M) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE once each month.
(3) DO your (Q) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE once each three months.
(4) Do your (S) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE once each six months.
(5) Do your (A) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE once each year.
(6) Do your (B) preventive MAINTENANCE once each two years.
(7) Do your (H) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE at the hour interval listed.
(8) Do your (MI) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE when the mileage of the vehicle reaches
the amount listed.
b. If something doesn’t work, troubleshoot it with the instructions in this manu-
al or notify your supervisor.
c. Always do your preventive maintenance in the same order, so it gets to be a
habit. Once you’ve had some practice you’ll spot anything wrong in a hurry.
d. If anything looks wrong and you can’t fix it, write it down on your DA Form
2404. If you find something seriously wrong, report it to direct support as soon as
p o s s i b l e.
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 used to clean parts is toxic and flammable.
W e a r p r o t e c t i v e g o g g l e s a n d g l o v e s a n d u s e o n l y i n a
a r e a . A v o i d c o n t a c t w i t h s k i n , e y e s a n d c l o t h e s a n d
v a p o r s .
Do not use near open flame or excessive heat
w h e n u s i n g i t . F a i l u r e t o d o s o c o u l d c a u s e s e r i o us
b e c o m e d i z z y w h i l e u s i n g c l e a n i n g s o l v e n t , g e t f r e sh
attention immediately. I f c o n t a c t w i t h s k i n o r c l o t h es
w i t h l a r g e a m o u n t s o f w a t e r .
I f c o n t a c t w i t h e y e s i s
with water and get medical aid immediately.
w e l l v e n t i l a t e d
d o n ’ t b r e a t h e
and don’t smoke
i n j u r y . I f y ou
air and medical
i s m a d e , f l u sh
made, wash eyes
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