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TM 9-2320-260-10
Table 2-2. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont’d).
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO
CHECK/
SERVICE
CREWMEMBER
PROCEDURE
NOT FULLY
MISSION
CAPABLE IF:
LOCATION
DRIVER
18
Before
Trailer
a.
Couple and uncouple tractor (5) and
a.
Tractor and
Brakes
trailer (3) to determine if fifth wheel
trailer will not
(4) and locking mechanism (6) are
couple properly, or
working properly (para. 2-27).
locking mechanism
fails to hold.
b.
Check for air leaks at the inter-
b.
Any air leaks
vehicular connecting hoses, relay valve,
are present. Coupling
and air reservoirs (para. 3-12).
or uncoupling action
f a u l t y.
NOTE
Perform this check with the trailer
empty and the trailer loaded after
the tractor/trailer are coupled.
NEW
OLD
3
4
5
6
6