TM 10-3930-659-20 CHAPTER 3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) Paragraph Page Number Paragraph Title Number 3-1 General................................................................................................... 3-1 3-2 WARNINGs and CAUTIONs ................................................................... 3-1 3-3 Explanation of Table Entries ................................................................... 3-1 3-4 Other Table Entries ................................................................................. 3-2 3-5 Reporting Repairs ................................................................................... 3-2 3-6 General PMCS Procedures ..................................................................... 3-2 Table 3-1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) .......................... 3-4 3-1. GENERAL. To  ensure  that  the  M544E  Forklift  Truck  is  ready  for  operation  at  all  times,  it  must  be  inspected  on  a  regular basis so that defects may be found before they result in serious damage, equipment failure, or injury to personnel. Table 3-1 contains systematic instructions on inspections, adjustments, and corrections to be performed by Unit Maintenance. 3-2. WARNINGs AND CAUTIONs. Always observe the WARNINGs and CAUTIONs appearing in your PMCS table.  WARNINGs and CAUTIONs appear before applicable procedures.  You must observe these WARNINGs and CAUTIONs to prevent serious Injury to yourself and others or to prevent your equipment from being damaged. 3-3. EXPLANATION OF TABLE ENTRIES. a. Item  Number  Column.    Numbers  in  this  column  are  for  reference.    When  completing  DA  Form  2404 (Equipment  Inspection  and  Maintenance  Worksheet),  include  the  item  number  for  the  check/service  indicating  a  fault. Item numbers also appear in the order that you must perform checks and services for the interval listed. b. Interval Column.  This column tells you when you must perform the procedure in the procedure column. (1) Quarterly procedures must be done once every three months. (2) Semiannual procedures must be done once every six months. (3) Annual procedures must be done once each year. (4) Hourly procedures must be done based upon number of operating hours listed in column. c. Item To Be Checked or Serviced Column.  This column identifies the item to be checked or serviced. 3-1

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