Section IV. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

TM 9-2320-279-20-1

STE/ICE Instructions

Inspection and Servicing Equipment.

(1) General Procedures.

NOTE

If vehicle has been driven to the using organization, most of all of the following work should

have been done.

(a) When vehicle is received, inspect all items for damage that may have occurred during

shipping and unloading operations. Pay close attention to any loose or missing nuts, bolts, screws, access

plates, drain plugs, draincocks, oil plugs, assemblies, subassemblies, or components that may be easily lost

or broken in transit. Check Basic Issue Items (BII) against checklist to make sure all items are accounted

for and in good condition. Carefully list all discrepancies (TM 9-2320-279-10-HR).

WARNING

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors,

and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away from fire and use

in well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvents, or sealing compound get on skin or clothing,

wash immediately with soap and water.

(b) Clean all exterior surfaces coated with rust-preventive compound with drycleaning solvent.

(2) Special Procedures.

(a) Do the S (six-month or 3,000 mile) Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)

(para 2-13).

(b) Lubricate specific points shown in LO 9-2320-279-12 regardless of interval. Do not lubricate

gear cases and engine. Check processing tag for gear case and engine oil. If tag states the oil is good for 500

mi (805 K) of operation and is of the proper grade for local climate operation, check oil level but do not

change oil.

(a) Schedule an S service in accordance with DA 738-750.

(d) Activate battery if vehicle is delivered with dry-charged battery (TM 9-6140-200-12).

WARNING

Radiator is very hot and pressurized during vehicle operation. Let radiator cool before

removing cap. Failure to do so can result in serious burns.

(e) Check radiator coolant. Check if solution is adequate for expected climatic conditions. Refer to

TB 750-651 for preparation of antifreeze solutions. Put tag near filler cap with type of antifreeze and

degree of protection written on tag.

Section IV.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

PMCS Tables

2-9. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) INTRODUCTION. This section con-

tains Unit PMCS requirements for the M977 seriesvehicles. The PMCS tablescontain checks and services nec-

essary to ensure that vehicle is ready for operation. Using the PMCS tables, perform maintenance at the speci-

fied intervals. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services in TM 9-2320-279-10, TM 9-2320-354-10, or

TM 9-2320-355-10 must be completed before doing Unit preventive maintenance.

Every mission begins and ends with paperwork. There is

2-10. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS.

not much of it, but it must be kept up. The filled out forms and records have several uses. They are a record

of the services, repairs, and modifications made on the vehicle; they are reports to unit maintenance and to the

commander; and they serve as a checklist to find out what is wrong with the vehicle after its last use, and

whether those faults have been fixed. For information needed on forms and records, see DA PAM 738-750.

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