TM 10-4610-237-12Section II. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)2.3 GENERAL.Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) means systematic caring, inspecting, and servicing of equipmentto keep it in good condition and to prevent breakdowns. As the operator of the 20K Water Storage and DistributionSystem, your mission is to:a. Be sure to perform your PMCS each time you operate the 20K Water Storage and Distribution System. Alwaysdo your PMCS in the same order, so it gets to be a habit. Once you've had some practice, you'll quickly spotanything wrong.b. Do your BEFORE (B) PMCS just before you operate the equipment. Pay attention to WARNINGs, CAUTIONsand NOTEs.c. Do your DURING (D) PMCS while you operate the equipment. During operation means to monitor theequipment and its related components while it is actually being operated. Pay attention to WARNINGs,CAUTIONs and NOTEs.d. Do your AFIER (A) PMCS right after operating your equipment. Pay attention to WARNINGs, CAUTlONs andNOTEs.e. Use DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) to record any faults that you discoverbefore, during, or after operation, unless you can fix them. You DO NOT need to record faults that you fix.f. Be prepared to assist unit maintenance when required.g. When a check and service procedure is required for both WEEKLY and BEFORE intervals, it is not necessary todo the procedure twice if the equipment is operated during the weekly period.2.4 PMCSPROCEDURES.a. Your Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, Table 21, lists inspections and care required to keep yourequipment in good operating condition. It is setup so you can make BEFORE (B) OPERATION checks as youwalk around the equipment.b. The "INTERVAL" column of Table 2-1 tells you when to do a certain check or service.c. The "LOCATION, ITEM TO CHECKISERVICE" column of Table 2-1 tells you the name of the item to be checkedor serviced and where the item is located.d. The "PROCEDURE" column of Table 2-1 tells you how to do required checks and services. Carefully followthese instructions. If you do not have tools, or if the procedure instructs you to, notify your supervisor.2-4
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