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Section II. ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES.
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PMCS PROCEDURES.
General Procedures.
(1)
If something doesn’t work, troubleshoot it with the instructions in this manual or notify your supervisor.
(2)
Always do your preventive maintenance in the same order, so it gets to be a habit. Once you’ve had
some practice, you’ll spot anything wrong in a hurry.
(3)
If anything looks wrong and you can’t fix it, write it down on your DA Form 2404. If you find something
seriously wrong, report it to Direct Support as soon as possible.
WARNING
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Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680, used to clean parts is toxic and flammable. Wear protective
goggles and gloves and use only in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes
and clothes. Do not breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. Do not
smoke while using it. Failure to do so may cause INJURY. If you become dizzy while using
cleaning solvent, immediately seek fresh air, and if necessary, medical attention. If contact
with skin or clothes is made, flush thoroughly with water. If the solvent contacts your eyes,
wash with water immediately and obtain medical help.
•
Compressed air, used for cleaning purposes, must not exceed 30 psi. Safety glasses must be
used when cleaning parts with compressed air. Failure to protect your eyes may cause
INJURY and possible BLINDNESS. If you injure your eyes or if a foreign object is blown into
your eyes, seek medical help immediately.
(4)
Before you begin to check specific items, remember that there are things to be checked that are
common in all areas to be inspected as follows:
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