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CHAPTER 2
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
(PMCS) AND LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
2-1.
PMCS Introduction ......................................................................................................................2-1
2-2.
PMCS Procedures ........................................................................................................................2-1
2-3.
Shortened Maintenance Intervals...............................................................................................2-3
2-4.
Additional Maintenance Inspections ..........................................................................................2-3
2-5.
Leakage Classification and Definition........................................................................................2-3
2-6.
General Lubrication Instructions ...............................................................................................2-4
2-7.
PMCS Column Entry Explanation .............................................................................................2-6
2-8.
PMCS Table..................................................................................................................................2-6
2-1. PMCS INTRODUCTION
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) means systematic caring, inspecting, and servicing
equipment to keep it in good condition and to prevent breakdowns. As the Roller’s operator, your mission is to:
Be sure to perform your PMCS each time you operate the Roller. Always do your PMCS in the same order, so it
gets to be a habit. Once you’ve had some practice, you’ll quickly spot anything wrong.
Do your BEFORE PMCS just before you operate the Roller or any of the Roller components. Pay attention to
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
Do your DURING PMCS while you operate the Roller. Pay attention to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
Do your AFTER PMCS right after operating the Roller or any of the Roller components. Pay attention to
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
Do your WEEKLY PMCS once a week.
Use DA Form 2404 or DA Form 5988-E (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) to record any faults
that you don’t immediately fix.
2-2. PMCS PROCEDURES
a. PMCS, Table 2-1 (Page 2-7), lists inspections and care required to keep your Roller in good operating
condition. This table is set up so you can do BEFORE and AFTER PMCS while walking around the Roller.
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.
d. The “EQUIPMENT NOT READY/AVAILABLE IF:” column in Table 2-1 tells you when your Roller is non-
mission capable and why the Roller cannot be used.
