ARMY TM 9-2815-256-24 AIR FORCE TO 38G1-96-2 MARINE CORPS TM 2815-24/5 CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE Section I. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) 3-1. PMCS PROCEDURES. 3-1.1. General. To ensure that engine is ready for operation at all times, it must be inspected so defects can be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage or failure. Perform operator's PMCS prior to or in conjunction with performance of engine PMCS. For engine PMCS, refer to TABLE 3-1. Table 3-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) Change 3 3-1 Item No. Interval Item to be Inspected Procedures Check for and have repaired or adjusted as necessary Equipment is Not/Ready Available If:
M Q S A B H 1 • 300 Oil Filter Refer to paragraph 3-16.1. NOTE Oil filter change interval is a hard time replace- ment to be used when AOAP lab is not available. 2 3000 Engine Valve Tappets Adjust engine valve tappets. Refer to paragraph 3-32.1. 3 3000 Engine Fuel Injectors Remove, clean, and test injectors. Refer to paragraph 3-5. 4 1500 Engine Compression Check engine com- pression. Refer to paragraph 3-5. Engine compression is low. 5 1500 Engine Oil Pressure Check engine oil pressure. Refer to paragraph 3-21.4. Engine oil pressure not as specified.