Table 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Con't).
B-BEFORE
D-DURING
A-AFTER
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
ITEM
I
PROCEDURE: Check for and have repaired, filled, or
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
No.
B
D
A
adjusted as needed.
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
e. Visually check tires for cuts, cracks, or penetrat-
One or more tires flat or missing
ing objects. Check for low pressure. Proper
or have cuts or abrasions that
pressure is:
result in tire failure during
operation.
Cross-country . . . . . . . . . . . . ...25 psi (172 kPa)
Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 psi (345 kPa)
f. For M832 (SN J089-001 thru 159 and J017-160
One or more tires fiat or missing
thru 350 only) check caster tires for cuts, cracks,
or have cuts or abrasions that
or penetrating objects. Check for low pressure.
would result in tire failure
Proper pressure for caster tire is 90 psi (619 kPa). during operation.
g. Check for loose or missing lug nuts and other
Two or more lug nuts missing.
common hardware.
h. Visually check drawbar components, air connec-
Damaged or missing parts. Air
tions, and safety chains for damage or missing
coupling preformed packing
parts.
missing.
i. Check intervehicular cable and all electrical wir-
ing for cuts, breaks, or other damage.
j. Check air springs for cuts, cracks, and general
Ruptured air spring found.
condition.
k. Check for any evidence of tampering, damage,
or hose parts since last inspection.
1. Check resilient mounts for cuts or cracks.
Cuts or cracks are found.
Notify Unit maintenance.
m. For M832 (SN J089-001 thru 159 and J017-160
Shock absorber cylinder does
thru 350 only), visually check shock absorbers to not fall within acceptable
verify that cylinder is within proper range. If not,
range.
adjust air springs (pars 2-14).
n. Check toolbox and platform assembly to make
Toolbox and platform assembly
sure it is secure. Check butt hinge leaf, quick-
is not secure.
release pin, and toolbox latches.
2
AIR RESERVOIR
a. Close draincock.
Any air leaks found.
WARNING
Wear protective eye goggles when opening
air reservoir draincock and avoid air stream.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
injury to personnel.
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