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SECTION II. GRADIO DISPLAY SYSTEM PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) means systematic caring for, inspecting, and servicing
equipment to keep it in good condition and to help prevent breakdowns. As the Operator, your mission is to:
Be sure to perform your PMCS each time you operate the Gradio Display System. Always do
a.
your PMCS in the same order so it becomes a habit. Once you've had some practice, you'll
quickly spot anything wrong.
Do your Before PMCS just before you operate the Gradio Display System. Pay attention to
b.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
Do your During PMCS while you operate the Gradio Display System. Pay attention to
c.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
Do your After PMCS right after operating the Gradio Display System. Pay attention to
d.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
e.
Do your Weekly PMCS once a week.
f.
Use DA Form 2404 or DA Form 5988-E (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) to
record any faults that you don't immediately fix.
PMCS PROCEDURES.
a.
System in good operating condition. This table is set up so you can do Before and After PMCS
while walking around the equipment.
b.
The "Interval" column tells you when to do a certain check or service.
c.
The "Procedure" column tells you how to do required checks and services. Carefully follow these
instructions.
The "Not Fully Mission Capable If " column tells you when your Gradio Display System is
d.
nonmission capable and why the Gradio Display System cannot be used.
e.
When something looks wrong that you cannot fix, write down the problem on your
DA Form 2404 or DA Form 5988-E. Immediately report the problem to your supervisor.
f.
When you do your PMCS, you will always need a rag or two. Following are checks that are
common to the entire Gradio Display System.
