TM-9-2320-209-10-2
2 1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A1 AND M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE; OPERATOR LEVEL
SEPTEMBER 1980
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Table 1–1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services – Cont
NOTE: These checks are to be made in the order listed, within designated interval.
B–Before operation
A–After operation
M–Monthly
D-During operation
W–Weekly
Interval
Item to be Inspected
Equipment is
Item
No.
Procedure: Check for and have repaired, filled,
not ready/
BDAW
M
or adjusted as needed
available if
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NOTE
(cont)
Battery compartment is located on right
side of truck between running board and
cab door.
●
a. Check that fluid level is to split–ring.
One or more miss-
NOTE
ing or unservice-
If fluid fluid level is below split–rings re-
able batteries or
peatedly or is boiling, notify organiza-
will not crank
tional maintenance. When temperature
engine .
drops below 32°F (0°C), run the engine 15
minutes to allow distilled water added to
battery by organizational maintenance to
mix with electrolyte.
●
b. Check terminals and posts for tightness, damage,
and corrosion.
●
c. Check batteries for cracked or leaking casing,
broken, burnt, or loose battery terminal posts.
●
d. Inspect battery compartment for corrosion. If
excessively corroded, Notify Organizational Mainte-
nance .
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UNDERBODY
FRAME
NOTE
If any of the following conditions are
found, notify your supervisor.
●
Visually check frame side rails, crossmembers and
Any obviously
underbody supports for broken/loose bolts or rivets,
cracked, rusted–
obvious cracks, broken welds, and rusted-through
through, loose, or
conditions .
broken or missing
side rails, cross–
members, welds,
bolts or rivets.
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