TM 9-2320-361-20 2-5. GENERAL INSPECTION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (Contd) WARNING Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open flame. Use only in well- ventilated places. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel. (2) Clean all exterior surfaces coated with rust-preventive compounds with drycleaning solvent. (3) Read “Processing and Deprocessing Record of Shipping, Storage, and Issue of Vehicles and Spare Engines,” tag (DD Form 1397) and follow all precautions listed. This tag should be attached to steering wheel, shift column, or battery switch. NOTE If vehicle has been driven to using organization, all of the above work should have been completed. 2-6. SPECIFIC INSPECTION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS The following steps should be taken while performing specific inspections and services: (1) Perform the semiannual (S), six months, or 6,000 miles (9,654 kilometers), preventive maintenance checks and services listed in section III of this chapter. (2) Lubricate the vehicle according to LO 9-2320-209-12-1. Do not lubricate gearcases or engine unless processing tag states that the oil is unsuitable for 500 miles (805 kilometers) of operation. If oil is suitable, just check level. (3) Schedule semiannual service on DD Form 314 (Preventive Maintenance Schedule and Record Card). (4) If vehicle is delivered with a dry charged battery, activate it according to TM 9-6140-200-14. (5) Check vehicle coolant level and determine if solution is proper for climate. (Refer to TB 750-651 for preparation of antifreeze solutions.) Section Ill. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) 2-7. GENERAL The best way to maintain vehicles covered by this manual is to inspect them on a regular basis so minor faults can be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage or failure of vehicle and equipment or injury to personnel. This section contains systematic instructions for inspection, adjustment, and correction of vehicle components to avoid costly repairs or major breakdowns. This is referred to as Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS). 2-8. INTERVALS NOTE Designated intervals are performed under usual operating conditions. PMCS intervals must be performed more frequently when operating under unusual conditions. a. Unit maintenance, assisted by operator/crew will perform the checks and services contained in table 2-1 at the following intervals: (1) Semiannually (S). Every 6 months or 6,000 miles (9,654 kilometers), whichever comes first. (2) Annually (A). Every 12 months or 12,000 miles (19,308 kilometers), whichever comes first. (3) Biennially (B). Every 24 months or 24,000 miles (38,616 kilometers), whichever comes first. b. Perform all (S) inspections in addition to (A) inspections at the time of the annual inspection. Perform all (A) and (S) inspections in addition to (B) inspections at the time of the biennial inspection. 2-2