TM 9-2320-260-20
Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
ITEM TO
ITEM
INTERVAL
NOT FULLY
CHECK/
PROCEDURE
MISSION
SERVICE
CAPABLE IF:
PRIOR TO ROAD TEST
Perform all Before (B) and Weekly (W) operation
checks listed in TM 9-2320-260-10 Preventive
Maintenance Checks and Services.
1
Semi-
Starter
Start engine (TM 9-2320-260-10). While starting engine,
Starter is inoper-
annual
listen for unusual noises and difficult cranking.
ative or makes
excessive grinding
noise.
2
Semi-
Acceler-
a.
Observe response to accelerator pedal (2). Listen for
Accelerator pedal
annual
ator pedal
unusual noises. observe for hesitation, varying idle
is sticking or
and
speed, and sticking or binding of accelerator pedal (2).
binding.
engine
b.
Be alert for excessive vibration, fuel odor, oil, coolant
Engine knocks,
or exhaust dripping, and any indication of system
rattles, or smokes
malfunction.
excessively.
3
Semi-
Throttle
a.
Check throttle control (1) travel and free movement.
Throttle control is
annual
control
b.
Pull throttle control (1) all the way out; ensure it
binding or stick-
does not bind or stick in any position.
ing.
c.
Ensure accelerator pedal (2) is down against stop
screw (3).
d.
Release throttle control (1); ensure it does not bind
Throttle control is
or stick in any position.
binding or stick-
ing.
4
Semi-
Emer-
Pull emergency stop control (4) all the way out. When
Emergency stop
annual
gency stop
engine has stopped, check that emergency stop control (4)
control is binding
control
does not bind or stick in any position.
or sticking.
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