Section   II.   (ORGANIZATIONAL)   PREVENTIVE   MAINTENANCE   CHECKS AND   SERVICES   (PMCS) 2-6.   GENERAL To insure that the forklift is ready for operation at all times, it must be inspected within designated intervals so that defects may be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage  or  failure.  All  deficiencies  and  shortcomings  will  be recorded as well as the corrective action taken on DA Form 2404  at  the  earliest  possible  opportunity. 2-7.  ORGANIZATIONAL  PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES a. The item numbers of the table indicate the sequence of the PMCS. Perform at the intervals shown below: (1)  Do  your  (W)  PREVENTIVE  MAINTENANCE weekly. (2)  Do  your  (Q)  PREVENTIVE  MAINTENANCE Quarterly  (every  three  months). (3) Do your (S) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE semiannually (every six months). (4)  Do  your  (A)  PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE  an- nually (once every year). b. If something doesn’t work, troubleshoot it with the in- structions in this manual or notify your supervisor. c. Always do your preventive maintenance in the same or- der, so it gets to be a habit. Once you’ve had some practice, you’ll spot anything wrong in a hurry. d. If anything looks wrong and you can’t fix it, write down on your DA Form 2404. If you find something seriously wrong, report it to direct support as soon as possible. WARNING Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use only in well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes and don’t breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air im- mediately and get medical aid. I contact with skin or clothing is made, flush with water. If contact with eyes is made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately. WARNING AIR - Compressed air, used for cleaning pur- poses, will not exceed 30 psi. Use only with ef- fective  chip  guarding  and  personnel  protective equipment (goggles/shield/gloves, etc.). (1) Keep it clean: Dirt, grease, oil and debris only get in the way and may cover up a serious problem. Clean as you work and as needed. Use dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680) to clean metal surfaces. Use soap and water when you clean rubber or plastic material. (2) Bolts, nuts and screws: Check that they are not loose, missing, bent or broken. You can’t try them all with a tool, of course, but look for chipped paint, bare metal or rust around bolt heads. Tighten any that you find loose. (3) Weld: look for loose or chipped paint, rust or gaps, where parts are welded together. If you find a bad weld, re- port it to direct support. (4) Electric wires and connectors: Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires and loose or broken connec- tors. Tighten loose connections and make sure the wires are in good condition. (5) Hoses and fluid lines: Look for wear, damage and leaks. Make sure clamps and fittings are tight. Wet spots show leaks, of course, but a stain around a fitting or connec- tor can mean a leak. If a leak comes from a loose fitting or connector, tighten it. If something is broken or worn out, either correct it or report it to direct support (refer to MAC chart) e. It is necessary for you to know how fluid leaks affect the status of your equipment. The following are definitions of the types/classes of leakage you need to know to be able to determine the status of your equipment. Learn and be famil- iar with them and REMEMBER- When in doubt, notify your supervisor. Leakage definitions for Organizational PMCS Class I Class II Class  III Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to form drops. Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops, but not enough to cause drops to drip from the item being checked/in- spected. Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the item being checked/ inspected. 2-3