Section II. (ORGANIZATIONAL) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

Section II. (ORGANIZATIONAL) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS

A N D SERVICES (PMCS)

WARNING

2-6. GENERAL

AIR - Compressed air, used for cleaning pur-

To insure that the forklift is ready for operation at all times, it

poses, will not exceed 30 psi. Use only with ef-

fective chip guarding and personnel protective

must be inspected within designated intervals so that defects

equipment (goggles/shield/gloves, etc.).

may be discovered and corrected before they result in serious

damage or failure. All deficiencies and shortcomings will be

(1) Keep it clean: Dirt, grease, oil and debris only get in

recorded as well as the corrective action taken on DA Form

the way and may cover up a serious problem. Clean as you

work and as needed. Use dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680) to

2404 at the earliest possible opportunity.

clean metal surfaces. Use soap and water when you clean

rubber or plastic material.

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(2) Bolts, nuts and screws: Check that they are not loose,

MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

missing, bent or broken. You can't try them all with a tool,

of course, but look for chipped paint, bare metal or rust

a. The item numbers of the table indicate the sequence of

around bolt heads. Tighten any that you find loose.

the PMCS. Perform at the intervals shown below:

(3) Weld: look for loose or chipped paint, rust or gaps,

where parts are welded together. If you find a bad weld, re-

(1) Do your (W) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

port it to direct support.

weekly.

(4) Electric wires and connectors: Look for cracked or

(2) Do your (Q) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

broken insulation, bare wires and loose or broken connec-

Quarterly (every three months).

tors. Tighten loose connections and make sure the wires are

(3) Do your (S) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

in good condition.

semiannually (every six months).

(5) Hoses and fluid lines: Look for wear, damage and

(4) Do your (A) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE an-

leaks. Make sure clamps and fittings are tight. Wet spots

nually (once every year).

show leaks, of course, but a stain around a fitting or connec-

b. If something doesn't work, troubleshoot it with the in-

tor can mean a leak. If a leak comes from a loose fitting or

structions in this manual or notify your supervisor.

connector, tighten it. If something is broken or worn out,

c. Always do your preventive maintenance in the same or-

either correct it or report it to direct support (refer to MAC

der, so it gets to be a habit. Once you've had some practice,

chart)

you'll spot anything wrong in a hurry.

e. It is necessary for you to know how fluid leaks affect

d. If anything looks wrong and you can't fix it, write down

the status of your equipment. The following are definitions

on your DA Form 2404. If you find something seriously

of the types/classes of leakage you need to know to be able to

wrong, report it to direct support as soon as possible.

determine the status of your equipment. Learn and be famil-

iar with them and REMEMBER- When in doubt, notify your

supervisor.

WARNING

Leakage definitions for Organizational PMCS

Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and

Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or

Class I

flammable. Wear protective goggles and

discoloration) not great enough to form

gloves and use only in well ventilated area.

drops.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes and

Class II Leakage of fluid great enough to form

don't breathe vapors. Do not use near open

drops, but not enough to cause drops to

flame or excessive heat. If you become dizzy

drip from the item being checked/in-

while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air im-

spected.

mediately and get medical aid. I contact with

Class III Leakage of fluid great enough to form

skin or clothing is made, flush with water. If

contact with eyes is made, wash your eyes with

drops that fall from the item being checked/

water and get medical aid immediately.

inspected.

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