TM-9-2320-285-10
TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
JUNE 1985
TM-9-2320-285-10 - Page 53 of 121
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9-2320-285-10
2-12.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (Continued)
Table 2-1.
Operator PHCS (Continued)
B - Before
D - During
A - After
W - Weekly
M - Monthly
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
ITEM
PROCEDURE:
Check for and have repaired,
Equipment is Not
NO
B
D
A
W
M
filled, or adjusted as neededReady/Available If:
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ENGINE OIL
•
a.
Check dipstick oil level; fill
to FULL mark as necessary (Ref
page 3-26).
•
b.
Shut down engine, allow
approximately 20 minutes for oil
to drain and check dipstick oil
level; fill as necessary to bring
level between ADD and FULL marks.
•
c.
Excessive oil consumption
Engine has used
excessive amount of
oil (10 quarts in
1000 miles) or Class
II leakage is evident.
17
RADIATOR
WARNING
Do not remove radiator cap
when radiator is hot; stop
engine and allow to cool
before removing radiator
cap Failure to do so could
cause serious injury due to
burns or scalding caused by
steam.
•
a.
Check that coolant level is 2
to 4 inches below top of filler
neck; fill as necessary with
ethylene glycol solution (Ref
page 3-27).
b.
Check for leaks, clogged or
Any Class III leakage
damaged fins, and loose or
evident.
damaged hoses to and from engine.
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