TM 5-3825-229-14&P
Table 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (cont)
B = Before D = During A = After
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
NO.
B D A
PROCEDURES: CHECK AND HAVE
REPAIRED, FILLED, OR ADJUSTED AS
NEEDED
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
5.
6.
WHEELS
CAUTION
Turn
nuts
on
left-side
wheels
counterclockwise to tighten, clockwise to
loosen. Turn nuts on right-side wheels
clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise
to loosen. Failure to follow this system will
result in damage to the equipment.
Check wheels for obviously loose or missing
wheel nuts.
BRAKE SYSTEM
a.
Inspect brake hose couplings
(gladhands) secure mounting and presence
of packing.
b.
While an assistant actuates the service
brakes, listen for air leaks at the gladhands,
relay valve, multi-function valve and at the
air reservoirs. Observe air chamber push
rod movement.
c.
Be alert for any unusual difficulty that
would indicate that the semitrailer brakes
are malfunctioning..
Two or more wheel
nuts are missing from
any wheel.
Any coupling is missing
or broken or packing is
missing.
Service brakes fail to
operate.
Air
leaks
are
found.
Service brakes do not
operate.
Malfunctions that would
affect
safe
operation
are evident
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