TM 9-2320-260-20
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2-5. GENERAL INSPECTION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (Contd)
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
(2) Clean all exterior surfaces coated with rust-preventive compounds with drycleaning solvent,
(3) Read "Processing and Reprocessing Record of Shipping, Storage, and Issue of Vehicles and Spare
Engines," tag (DD Form 1397) and follow all precautions listed. This tag should be attached to steering
wheel, shift column, or battery switch.
NOTE
If vehicle has been driven to using organization, all of the above
work should have been completed.
The following steps should be taken while performing specific inspections and services:
(1) Perform the semiannual (6 months or 6,000 miles [9,654 kilometers]) preventive maintenance
checks and services listed in section III of this chapter.
(2) Lubricate the vehicle according to LO 9-2320-260-12. Do not lubricate gearcases or engine unless
processing tag states that the oil is unsuitable for 500 miles (805 kilometers) of operation. If oil is suitable,
just check level.
(3) Schedule semiannual service on DA Form 314 (Preventive Maintenance Schedule and Record Card).
(4) If vehicle is delivered with a dry charged battery, notify your supervisor to activate.
(5) Check vehicle coolant level and determine if solution is proper for climate. (Refer to TB 750-651
for preparation of antifreeze solutions. )
Section III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
2-7. GENERAL
The best way to maintain vehicles covered by this manual is to inspect them on a regular basis so minor
faults can be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage or failure of vehicle and equip-
ment or injury to personnel. This section contains systematic instructions for inspection, adjustment, and
correction of vehicle components to avoid costly repairs or major breakdowns. This is referred to as
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS). Located after the PMCS is a Mandatory
Replacement Parts List which contains items to be replaced during PMCS procedures. Those items found in
the parts list are referenced from the PMCS table 2-1 using numbers in brackets [ ].
NOTE
Designated intervals are performed under usual operating
conditions. PMCS intervals must be performed more frequently
when operating under unusual conditions.
a. Unit maintenance, assisted by operatorlcrew will perform the checks and services contained in table
(1) Semiannual. Every 6 months or 6,000 miles (9,654 kilometers), whichever comes first.
(2) Annual. Every 12 months or 12,000 miles (19,308 kilometers), whichever comes first.
(3) Biennial. Every 24 months or 24,000 miles (38,616 kilometers), whichever comes first.
b. Perform all semiannual inspections in addition to annual inspections at the time of the annual
inspection. Perform all annual and semiannual inspections in addition to biennial inspections at the time of
the biennial inspection.
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