Chapter 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - TM-9-2330-380-14-P0041

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TM-9-2330-380-14-P Semitrailer Van: Electronic Tactical 12-Ton 4-Wheel XM1063 (NSN 2330-01-224-9244) and M129A4 (NSN 2330-01-372-5642) Manual

General PMCS Procedures

TM 9-2330-380-14&P

CHAPTER 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICTORS

For location and description of the major subassemblies of the XM1063 and M129A4 semitrailers, refer to Chapter

Section II. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

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General ...................................................................................................................................... 2-1

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ServiceIntervals ................................................................................................................ 2-1

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ReportingRepairs .............................................................................................................. 2-1

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General PMCS Procedures ................................................................................................ 2-2

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Specific PMCS Procedures ................................................................................................ 2-2

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LeakageDefinitions ............................................................................................................ 2-3

Table 2-1

Operator/Crew PMCS ...................................................................................................... 2-4

2-1. General

a. To ensure that the XM1063 or M129A4 semitrailer is ready for operation at all times, it must be inspected

on a regular basis. So that defects may be found before they result in serious damage, equipment failure or

injury to personnel. This section contains systematic instructions on inspections, adjustments and

corrections to be performed by the operator/crew.

b. While performing Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), read and follow all safety

instructions found in the warning summary at the front of the manual. Keep in mind all WARNINGs and

CAUTIONs.

2-2. Service Intervals

Perform the PMCS procedures listed in Table 2-1 at the following intervals:

Perform Before PMCS just before operating the semitrailer.

PerformDuringPMCSwhileoperatingthesemitrailer.

Perform After PMCS right after operating the semitrailer.

Perform Weekly PMCS once each week.

Perform Monthly PMCS once each month.

2-3. Reporting Repairs

All defects that the operator cannot fix must be reported on a DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and

Maintenance Worksheet, immediately after completing PMCS. If a serious problem is found,

IMMEDIATELY report it to your supervisor.

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