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 TM 55-1905-222-14
Section II. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CHECKS AND SERVICES
2-2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.
2-2.1 General. Preventive Maintenance (PM) is the systematic care, servicing and inspection of equipment
The purpose of PM is to keep the LCM-8 In serviceable condition, and to prevent, find and repair conditions
that could render the equipment Inoperable Deficiencies noted that are above the crew level of maintenance
should be reported to Unit level utilizing DA Form 2404 (Material Inspection Report) In accordance with DA
PAM 738-750
a.
Before you operate. Always keep in mind the cautions and warnings Perform your before (B)
operation PMCS.
b.
While you operate. Always keep in mind the cautions and warnings. Perform your during (D)
operation PMCS.
c.
After you operate. Be sure to perform your after (A) operation PMCS.
d.
If your equipment fails to operate. Troubleshoot with proper equipment. Report any deficiencies
using the appropriate forms See DA PAM 738-750.
2-2.2 PMCS Procedures.
a.
Your Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services table lists the inspections and care of your LCM-8
required to keep it in good operating condition.
b.
The Interval column of your PMCS table tells you when to do a certain check or service.
c.
Leakage definitions for operator/crew PMCS are classified as follows:
Class I
Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to form
drops.
Class II
Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops but not enough to cause drops to drip from
item being checked/inspected.
Class III
Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the item being
checked/inspected.
CAUTION
Equipment operation is allowable with minor leakages (Class I or II).
Of course, you must consider the fluid capacity in the item/system
being checked/inspected. When in doubt notify your supervisor.
When operating with Class I or Class II leaks, continue to check fluid
levels as required in your PMCS.
Class III leaks should be
reported
to
your
supervisor
or
organizational maintenance.
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