TM 10-3930-669-10 Section II.  PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) 2-3.  PMCS INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL. This section contains PMCS instructions for the forklift.  The PMCS table contains daily and weekly checks and services necessary to ensure that the forklift is ready for operation.  Operator PMCS is limited to inspection and service tasks as they are listed in the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).  Operator maintenance is performed at the specified intervals listed on the PMCS table (Table 2-3).  The operator performs these tasks before operating the forklift, during operation of the forklift, and after it is shut down. a. Before PMCS Procedures. Before PMCS is performed daily and immediately before operating the forklift.  Pay attention to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES. b. During PMCS Procedures.  During PMCS is performed daily while the forklift is in operation.  Pay attention to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES. c. After  PMCS  Procedures.   After  PMCS  is  performed  daily  and  immediately  after  operating  the  forklift.    Pay attention to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES. d. Weekly   PMCS   Procedures.     Weekly   PMCS   is   performed   once   a   week.      Pay   attention   to   WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES. e. Monthly  PMCS  Procedures.    Monthly  PMCS  is  performed  once  a  month.    Pay  attention  to  WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES. f. Semi-Annual  PMCS  Procedures.     Semi-Annual  PMCS  is  performed  every  six  months.    Pay  attention  to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES. g. Equipment  Failure.    Any  equipment  failures  or  operation  problems  should  be  recorded  on  the  proper  forms. These forms are a permanent record of services, repairs, and modifications made on the forklift.  They are a checklist to know what was wrong with the forklift after its last use and whether those faults have been checked.  Refer to DA Pam 738-750 for information on forms and records. h. Always  do  your  PMCS  in  the  same  order,  so  it  gets  to  be  a  habit.    Once  you've  had  some  practice,  you  will quickly spot anything wrong. i. If  something  looks  wrong  and  cannot  be  repaired  immediately,  enter  it  on  the  DA  Form  2404  (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet).  If something seems seriously wrong, notify supervisor. 2-4.  GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS. The following paragraph describes general procedures and conditions that should be observed when performing PMCS. If  any  of  the  components  being  inspected  during  the  PMCS  procedures  show  any  of  the  conditions  described  in  this paragraph, report it on a DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) and notify supervisor. 2-8