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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
Prior to performing your PMCS, check with your PLL clerk to verify that the latest publications are being used by the
operator and organizational unit.
Complete the before (B) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE just before operating vehicle. Pay attention to the
CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
Complete the during (D) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE while vehicle and/or its component systems are in
operation. Pay attention to the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
Complete the after (A) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE right after operating vehicle. Pay attention to the
CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
Complete the (W) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE weekly. Pay attention to the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
Complete the (M) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE once a month. Pay attention to the CAUTIONS and
WARNINGS.
Complete SEMIANNUAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE once every six months and/or every 3,000 miles
(4,827 km), whichever comes first.
Complete ANNUAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE once each year and/or every 6,000 miles (9,654 km),
whichever comes first.
Complete BIENNIAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE once every 2 years and/or every 12,000 miles (19.308
km), whichever comes first.
Always complete PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE in the same order, until it becomes habit. Once
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE is mastered, it should allow you to spot any discrepancies, even in a rushed
situation.
If something does not work, troubleshoot per instructions in the Troubleshooting section of this publication.
If anything looks wrong and is not fixed immediately upon discovery, complete a DA FORM 5988-E. (WP
When completing PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, always take along the tools needed to make all the
required checks (including one or two clean rags).
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