TM 5-3825-225-14&PTable 4-1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Con’t).Q - Quarterly S - SemiannualITEMINTERVALITEM TO BENO.QSINSPECTEDPROCEDURES3SPRINGSCheck leaf springs for cracks, breaks, or a sagging condition.4AXLEASSEMBLYCheck the axle for loose bolts and nuts. Torque loose bolts ornuts to 300 lb.-ft. (407 N-m).5BRAKE AIR LINESCheck air lines and fittings for damage and leaks.6MANHOLE COVERCheck manhole cover and gasket for cracks.7DRIVE BELTCheck for wear, damage, and proper tension. Proper tension is3/8 in. (10 mm) deflection. Adjust as required (see para-graph 4-51).8ENGINEa. Change crankcase oil and filter (see paragraph 4-41).b. Change fuel filter element (see paragraph 4-42).c. Inspect flywheel for cracks or damage9BATTERYa. Check for cracks in the battery casing.b. Check electrolyte specific gravity in each cell (see paragraph4-20). If any cell reads less than 1.150, replace the battery(see paragraph 4-20).10BRAKE DRUM ANDHUBWARNINGOverheated brakedrums and hubs can cause severeburns to personnel when touchedImmediately after road test, cautiously feel brakedrums andhubs. An overheated wheel hub or brakedrum indicates defec-tive or improperly adjusted wheel bearings or dragging brakes.An abnormally cool condition indicates an inoperative brake.4-7
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