TM 5-5420-234-14&P
Section III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
PMCS INTRODUCTION.
a.
General. Table 4-1, PMCS, has been provided so you can keep your equipment in good operating condition
and ready for its primary mission. This PMCS table contains instructions for the BAP and the LHS only and
does not cover the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) chassis. Refer to TM 9-2320-279-
20-1 for HEMTT chassis PMCS instructions. The operator/crew PMCS in Chapter 2 must be performed
before doing Unit-level PMCS. Lubricate the system in accordance with the instructions in Appendix G
while performing checks and services.
b.
Explanation of Columns:
1.
Item No. Numbers in this column shall be used as a source of item numbers for the "TM Number"
column on DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet), in recording the
results of PMCS.
2.
Interval. This column tells you when to do a certain check or service. Semiannual PMCS must be
performed every 6 months, and annual PMCS must be performed every 12 months.
3.
Item To Check/Service. This column tells you the item to be checked or serviced.
4.
Procedure. This column provides specific instructions for performing the checks or services.
5.
Not Fully Mission Capable If: This column tells you what faults will keep the CBT from being
capable of performing its primary mission. If you perform a check or service that shows faults listed
in this column, do not operate the CBT. Follow standard operating procedures for repairing the CBT
or reporting equipment failure.
c.
General Maintenance Procedures.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is TOXIC and flammable. Wear protective goggles and
gloves; use only in a well-ventilated area; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
clothes; and DO NOT breathe vapors. Keep away from heat or flame. Never
smoke when using drycleaning solvent; the flashpoint for Type II is 140
degrees F (60 degrees C), and for Type III it is 200 degrees F (93 degrees C).
Failure to follow this warning may result in death or injury to personnel.
If personnel become dizzy while using drycleaning solvent, immediately get
fresh air and medical help. If solvent contacts skin or clothes, flush with cold
water. If solvent contacts eyes, immediately flush them with water and get
immediate medical attention.
When drycleaning solvent is used, notify the local medical authority (preventive
medicine) and environmental coordinator concerning medical surveillance,
respiratory protection, and disposal requirements.
Do not use drycleaning solvent on winch rope (cable). Solvent will soak into
rope strands and rust, causing rope to deteriorate. This may result in the rope
breaking under normal loads and could cause death or injury to personnel.
