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Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND
SERVICES (PMCS)
2-3. PMCS INTRODUCTION
This section provides information to guide the HET Tractor operator/crew in performing required PMCS
functions. Table 2-1 lists and describes PMCS procedures and specifies maintenance intervals to follow
to ensure the HET Tractor is ready to perform its intended mission.
2-4. USE OF PMCS TABLE
a. General. Table 2-1 (Operator/Crew PMCS) is
provided so
you can keep your HET
Tractor in
good operating condition and ready for its primary mission.
b. Warnings and Cautions. Always observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS appearing in your
PMCS table. Warnings and cautions appear before applicable procedures. You must observe these
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS to prevent serious injury to yourself and others or prevent your HET Tractor
from being damaged.
c. Explanation of Table Entries
(1) Item number column. Numbers in this column are for reference. When completing DA
Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet), include the item number for the
check/service indicating a fault. Item numbers also appear in the order that you must do checks and
services for the intervals listed.
(2) Interval column. This column tells you when you must do the procedure in the procedure
column. BEFORE procedures must be done before you operate or use the HET Tractor. DURING
procedures must be done during operation of the HET Tractor. AFTER procedures must be done
immediately after you have operated the HET Tractor.
(3) Location, item to check/service column. This column provides the location and the item to
be checked or serviced.
(4) Procedure column. This column provides the procedure to check or service the item listed
in the Check/Service column.
(5) Not fully mission capable if: column. This column tells you what faults will keep your HET
Tractor from being capable of performing its primary mission. If you perform check and service
procedures that show faults listed in this column, do not operate the HET Tractor. Follow standard
operating procedures for maintaining the HET Tractor or reporting equipment failure.
d. Other Table Entries. Be sure to observe all special information and notes that appear in your
table.
When check/service intervals are shortened because of unusual
e. Shortened Intervals.
conditions, an asterisk will precede the interval. A footnote will explain the asterisk and the reason for the
shortened interval.
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