Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

TM 55-1730-223-13

2-2. BEFORE YOU OPERATE. Before you operate read all warnings

located at front of this manual. Perform the "Before" PMCS listed

in table 2-2.

2-3. WHILE YOU OPERATE. While operating the maintenance platform,

perform the "During" PMCS listed in table 2-2.

2-4. AFTER YOU OPERATE. After operating the platform, perform the

"After" PMCS listed in table 2-2.

2-5. IF YOUR EQUIPMENT FAILS TO OPERATE. Determine the specific

symptom and troubleshoot with proper equipment. Report any

deficiencies using proper forms in accordance with DA PAM 738-751.

Table 2-2. Operator PMCS

In inteval column:

M=Monthly

A=After Operation

B=Before Operation

C=Combat Operability Check

W=Weekly

D=During Operation

PROCEDURES: CHECK FOR EQUIPMENT WILL BE

REPORTED NOT

ITEM TO BE AND HAVE REPAIRED OR

ITEM

INTERVAL

B D A W M C INSPECTED ADJUSTED AS NECESSARY READY (RED) IF:

No.

Defects, cracks,

Structural member

Frame

is defective.

bent members,

corrosion.

Wheel jack ratchet

Wheel Assy Defective wheel

is defective.

swivel lock pin,

brake lever (front

wheels only) , wheel

jack ratchet.

Binding or immobile

xxxx

Jackscrew

Cracks in bellows,

noise or binding when when operated.

operated, proper

lubrication.

Binding or immobile

xxxx

Handwheel

Broken collapsible

when operating.

handle, binding when

turned, noisy when

turned, proper

lubrication.

Defective rails

xxx

Handrails Broken, cracked,

& Platform bent members,

cannot be installed

on platform.

Rails.

corrosion.

Static wire clips

Broken alligator

xxx

Static

are missing or will

clips, frayed or

Discharge

not make proper

damaged static wire,

Reel

ground connection.

inoperative reel.

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