Table 4-1. Organizational Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

TM10-3930-242-12

Leakage Definitions for Operator/Crew PMCS

e. It is necessarv for vou to know how fluid leaks

Class I

Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or

affect the status of your equipment. The following

discoloration) not great enough to form

are definitions of the types/classes of leakage you

drops.

Class II

Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops,

need to know to be able to determine the status of

but not enough to cause drops to drip from the

your equipment. Learn and be familiar with them,

item being checked/inspected.

and REMEMBER -- when in doubt, notify your su-

Class III Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops

that fall from the item being checked/in-

pervisor.

spected.

Table 4-1. Organizational Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

Q Quarterly

A-Annually

Interval

Item To Be Inspected

Item

Procedure: Check for and have repaired, filled, or adjusted as needed.

No.

NOTE

Perform operator/crew PMCS before or in conjunction with organizational

PMCS if:

a. There is a delay between the daily operation of the equipment and the

o r g a n i z a t i o n a l PMCS.

b. Regular operator is not assisting/participating.

BATTERIES

WARNING

Do not smoke or allow any flame or spark in the vicinity while checking or

filling battery. The battery generates hydrogen, a highly explosive gas.

CAUTION

In cold weather operations, charge battery immediately after adding water to

combine the water with battery electrolyte to prevent freezing. Be careful not

to overfill when servicing batteries.

Test battery to determine cell condition. (Ref TM 9-6140-200-14)

b. Clean battery top and terminals. Ensure that all connections are tight. (Ref

TM 9-6140-200-14)

TIRES AND WHEELS

WARNING

Ensure that lockring is properly seated before inflating tire. Serious injury or

death to personnel may result should lockring snap out of seat.

Check tire air pressure (45 psi front, 35 psi rear).

Check tires for cuts, wear, and deterioration. (Ref TM 9-2610-200-24)

c. Check locking rim, wheel flanges, wheel, and nuts for cracks, breaks, and dents.

Replace all defective parts.

BELTS

Check for excessive wear, damage, and proper tension (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch deflec-

tion with about 10 lbs applied force midway between the pulleys) (para 4-28).

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