TABLE OF OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) -CONT

TM 5-2590-512-13&P 2-7. TABLE OF OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS). Item Item to be Procedure Not Fully Mission No. Interval Checked or Capable If: Service 7. Before Hydraulic Hoses, During Fittings, and Clamps After WARNING Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin or damage eyes. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible. Never use a bare hand to feel for leaks. Hydraulic fluid, injected into the skin under pressure, must be removed by a doctor familiar with this injury and within a few hours. Always wear safety goggles to protect eyes. Ensure hydraulic fluid power source is disconnected prior to servicing any components. Check for hydraulic leaks at fittings. If Class III Leak. Ensure hoses are secured in brackets and clamps. Check bracket and clamp hard- ware for defects. Ensure clamps are tight. Check hoses, hose fittings, and couplings Wire mesh for wear due to rubbing. They are OK showing. unless wire mesh inside hose, (second layer), is showing. 8. After Auger Clean and remove excess debris before Auger Drive Unit storage. Where hydraulic leaks and loose clamps are most likely to occur. 2-11