B - Before D - During A - After W - Weekly M - Monthly Item Interval Item to Be Procedure Check for and have repaired or Equipment is Not Ready/Available No. B   D   A  W  M Inspected adjusted as necessary If: TM 5-3895-370-14&P 2-8.  OPERATOR PMCS TABLE. Table 2-2.  Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services NOTE: Within designated interval, these checks are to be performed in the order listed. GENERAL 1 Walk Around a. Check for obvious damage.   a. Damage that impairs Inspection mission. b. Check for leaks. b. Class III leak detected. c. Check electrical wiring for cuts, c. Wires cut or broken. breaks, or loose connections. d. Check that all data plates are readable and undamaged while performing BEFORE checks. FRONT OF DISTRIBUTOR 2 Jackstand Check jackstand for proper Jackstand has cracks or does operation, dents, and cracks. not operate properly. WARNING Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful.  Always wear safety goggles and rubber gloves, and do not smoke when performing maintenance on battery. Injury will result if acid contacts skin or eyes. 3 Batteries, a. Visually inspect batteries for a a. Battery or terminal posts Cables, and cracked or leaking casing or damaged. Terminals broken or burned terminal posts. b. Check cables for damage and b. Cables cut, torn or frayed or terminals for damage or terminals damaged. looseness (para 3-9). 4 Battery Fluid Remove cell covers and check the Batteries will not crank engine. Level electrolyte level of each cell. Electrolyte should reach the level of the split rings (para 3-9). 2-8