TM 5-3810-293-14&P-1
Table 2-E-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services --CONTINUED
CARRIER
OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
B - BEFORE
D - DURING
A - AFTER
W - WEEKLY
M - MONTHLY
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
NO
PROCEDURE:CHECK FOR AND HAVE REPAIRED,
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
B
D
A
W
M
FILLED, OR ADJUSTED AS NEEDED
NOTE
Perform weekly as well as before PMCS's if: A. You
are the assigned operator, but have not operated
carrier since the last weekly. B. You are operating
the carrier for the first time.
1.
Make the following walk around checks:
(Exterior of vehicle)
*
a. Check for evidence of leakage (oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid
Class III leakage is
or coolant) on or under the carrier.
evident: (No fuel leakage
allowed)
*
b. Check tires for damage or low pressure. (Correct pressure
is 75 PSI).
*
c.
Check for loose, missing or damaged parts.
2.
Radiator
*
Check coolant level. Fill to overflow.
Class III leakage is
evident.
3.
Belts
*
Inspect fan, alternator, air compressor, steering pump, and water
Belt is missing or' broken.
pump belts for frayed or deteriorated condition.
4.
Batteries
*
Check level of electrolyte. If low, fill with clean water (dis-
tilled if possible) to the split ring. In freezing weather, run
engine at least 15 minutes after adding water. (See TM
3-2-48