TM 9-2330-267-14&P
2-8. LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS (Con’t) .
CAUTION
When operating with Class I or II leaks, continue to check fluid levels in addition to that
required in PMCS. Parts without fluid will stop working or may be damaged.
b. Equipment operation is allowed with minor (Class I or II) leakage. Fluid levels in an item/system affected
with such leakage must be checked more frequently than required in PMCS. When in doubt notify your supervisor.
c. Report Class IlI leaks IMMEDIATELY to your supervisor.
Table 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
B - Before
D - During
A - After
W - Weekly
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
ITEM
PROCEDURE: Cheek for and have repaired, filled, or
Equipment is Not
NO.
B
D
A
W
adjusted as needed.
Ready/Available if:
NOTE
Perform Weekly as well as Before PMCS if:
a. You are the assigned operator but
have not operated the trailer since
the last weekly.
b. You are operating the trailer for the
first time.
1
TIRES
a. Check tire pressure [40 psi (276 kPa)] when tires
are cool.
b. Check tires for cuts, foreign objects, or unusual
One tire is flat, missing, or unser-
tread wear. Remove any stones or other debris
viceable.
from treads.
2
WHEELS
NOTE
Left wheel nuts are turned counter-
clockwise to tighten. Right wheel nuts are
turned clockwise to tighten.
Check wheels for damage and wheel nuts for
presence and tightness.
3
DRAWBAR RING, INTERVEHICULAR AIR HOSES,
AND SAFETY CHAINS
a. Check drawbar ring (4) for secure mounting and
Drawbar ring is loose or bent.
obvious damage.
b. Check intervehicular air hoses (1) and intervehicu-
Intervehicular air hoses or inter-
Iar cable (2) for cuts and breaks.
vehicular cable are broken or
missing.
c. Check safety chains (3) for secure mounting and
Safety chains are missing or un-
obvious damage.
secured.
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