Section III. UNIT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

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Section III. UNIT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

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Change 2 adds the M101A1. Specific M101A1 information is contained in this

chapter and designated in the chapter and section indexes.

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General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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Service Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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Reporting Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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General PMCS Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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Specific PMCS Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Table 4-1

Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)

for the M101 and M116 Series Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

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GENERAL.

To ensure that the M101 Series and M116 Series trailers are ready for operation at all times, they must be

inspected on a regular basis so that defects may be detected and corrected before they result in serious damage,

equipment failure, or injury to personnel. Table 4-1 (p. 4-5) contains a tabulated listing of preventive maintenance

checks and services (PMCS) to be performed by Unit maintenance personnel.

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SERVICE INTERVALS.

Perform the PMCS procedures listed in Table 4-1 at the following intervals:

Perform Semiannual PMCS procedures once every six months.

Perform Annual PMCS procedures once each year.

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REPORTING REPAIRS.

Report all defects and corrective actions on DA Form 2404. If a serious problem is found, report it to your supervi-

sor immediately.

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GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES.

WARNING

Drycleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective

goggles and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact

with skin, eyes, and clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near

open flame or excessive heat.

Keep equipment clean. Dirt, oil, and debris may cover up a serious problem. Clean as you work and as

needed. Use drycleaning solvent (Item 15, Appendix F) on all metal surfaces. Use detergent (Item 5,

Appendix F) and water on rubber, plastic, and painted surfaces.

While performing PMCS, inspect the following components:

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