TM-5-3805-264-13-P
TRUCK, DUMP, HEAVY, BODY M917A1 AND M917A2
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
JUNE 2014
TM-5-3805-264-13-P - Page 160 of 660
Table 1.
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for M917A1, M917A1 with Material Control
System (MCS), M917A2, and M917A2 with MCS - Continued.
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED OR
SERVICED
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT
NOT READY/
AVAILABLE IF:
NOTE
•
Perform all Operator PMCS
(WP 0017), as appropriate, while
performing Items 1 through 4
checks. Drive at least 5 mi (8 km)
to give enough time to detect
malfunctions.
•
Dump truck’s chassis air system
activates both models’ tailgate
locking mechanism and interfaces
with MCS air system on the
M917A1 with MCS and M917A2
with MCS to operate the MCS
tailgate.
1
Semiannual Tailgate
Operation
1. Start engine and fully pressurize vehicle air systems
(TM 9-2320-363-10 or TM 9-2320-302-10). Listen for
air leaks.
Air leaks are present.
2. Operate tailgate release control valve lever in cab
(WP 0004). Check that tailgate unlocks and locks.
2
Semiannual MCS Tailgate
Operation
(M917A1 with
MCS and
M917A2 with
MCS)
Check operation of MCS gates (WP 0005). Listen for
air leaks.
Air leaks are present.
3
Semiannual Hydraulic
System
Operation
Raise and lower dump body and check for smooth
operation (WP 0005). Be alert for hydraulic fluid leaks.
Class III hydraulic fluid
leaks are present.
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