TM-9-2320-273-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2012
TM-9-2320-273-10 - Page 351 of 452
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) - Continued.
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED OR
SERVICED
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT NOT
READY/AVAILABLE
IF:
56
Weekly
Batteries
Check electrolyte level.
Electrolyte should be
filled to level/split ring
in battery filler opening
(vent). If fluid is low,
fill with distilled water
to level ring. Run
vehicle at least 15
minutes to charge
battery. If fluid is
gassing (boiling), notify
your supervisor.
Battery is
unserviceable,
missing, or
leaking;
terminals or
cables are loose,
corroded, or
holddowns are
not secure.
57
Weekly
Body
Check body and cab for
damage or rusted
through conditions that
could impair operation.
58
Weekly
Cab
a. Check cab mounts for
cracks, breaks, and
damage.
Cab mounts or
welds cracked
or broken.
b. Check doors, latches,
and auxiliary
equipment for proper
operation.
59
Weekly
Front
Suspension
Inspect front suspension
springs and mounting
hardware for cracks,
breaks, or loose or
missing hardware and/or
shackles. Notify your
supervisor of any
damage found.
Any cracks,
breaks, or loose
hardware or
damage to
suspension
springs is noted.
60
Weekly
Cab Mounts
Inspect front and rear
cab mounts for evidence
of deterioration, over
compression, or loose
mounting hardware.
Notify your supervisor
of any damage or
looseness found.
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