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:
2.
3.
4.
CONTROL PANEL GAUGES
Inspect ammeter on rear control panel and
tachometer on the remote control panel for
operation or broken condition. Ammeter
should indicate a charge condition with
engine
running.
Tachometer
will
read
maximum speed of 2800 RPM and 700 RPM
at idle.
STOP LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, CLEARANCE
LIGHTS
NOTE
Semitrailer
must
be
connected
to
prime
mover to check light
operation. An assistant
is
required
while
checking lights (para. 2-
6).
a.
If the tactical situation permits, connect
intervehicular
cable
to
towing
vehicle.
Operate the vehicle light switch through all
settings and check all lights.
b.
Depress brake pedal and check
operation of brake lights.
TIRES
a.
Check tire pressure (75 psi) when tires
are cool. Use 35 psi (241 kPa) for soft
b.
Inspect tires for cuts, foreign objects,
from between tires. Check for obvious low
pressure.
Any gauge is broken
inoperative.
Two tires on one axle are flat,
missing, or unserviceable
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