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Section Ill PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
Preventive maintenance is step-by-step care, inspection, maintenance
and service of equipment to find and correct problems before exten-
sive time-consuming repairs or replacements are required. Refer to
DA Pam 738-750 for instructions on use of forms for preventive
maintenance services.
This section contains procedures and instructions needed to conduct
organizational preventive maintenance checks.
INTERVALS
Preventive maintenance service intervals at organizational
maintenance level are quarterly and annually, 750 miles or 75 hours,
whichever occurs first. This is scheduled on DD Form 314 in accor-
dance with DA Pam 738-750.
Clean and lubricate after operation in:
l W a t e r
l Mud
l Sand
LUBRICATION ORDER
For detailed location, intervals, lubricant specifications and step-by-
step lubrication instructions refer to LO 9-2350-267-12.
PROCEDURES
ROUTINE APPLICATIONS: Operator’s manual TM 9-2350-
267-10 contains important and necessary information the organiza-
tional maintenance
operate the vehicle.
level mechanic must know to maintain and
TM 9-2350-267-20
CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
VEHICLE CLEANLINESS: The vehicle should be reasonably
clean when brought in for scheduled organizational maintenance. It
should be dry, and not caked with mud.
NOTE
Do not wash vehicle immediately before scheduled
inspection. Loose parts and oil leaks are not as
noticeable after washing.
CAUTION
Do not direct a stream of water against grilles, ex-
haust openings, FES components, or open oil and
fuel fill ports. Operate bilge pump after washdown
to remove water from engine compartment.
SERVICES
Organizational services are defined by, and limited to, the following
general procedures. High level maintenance services shall be ap-
proved by the supporting maintenance unit.
ADJUST. Make all needed adjustments using instructions in this
manual and/or technical bulletins.
CLEAN. Wash the unit to remove old lubricant, dirt and other
foreign matter. Special cleaning instructions are given as needed.
INSPECT. Determine the serviceability of an item by comparing
physical, mechanical and/or electrical characteristics with established
standards through examination.
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