TM-9-2320-361-24-1
2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 2
AUGUST 2006
TM-9-2320-361-24-1 - Page 382 of 1176
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) (Contd)
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Contd).
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO CHECK/
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT NOT
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
11
12
13
14
Semiannually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Annually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Air intake
system
Starter and
starter wiring
Alternator,
alternator
wiring, and
mounting
bracket
Cooling
system
a.
Inspect air cleaner (4) and air intake
tubes (2) for security or damage.
b.
Check air cleaner indicator tube (1) for
kinks or bends.
c.
Inspect air cleaner element (3) for tears
or presence of dirt and oil. Clean or
replace as necessary (WP 0052 00).
a.
Inspect starter (5) mounting nuts for
security. If loose, tighten nuts to
70–80 lb-ft (95–108 N
•
m).
b.
Inspect starter (5) wiring for loose and
corroded connections. Clean connections
if corrosion is present. If loose, tighten.
a.
Inspect alternator (9) for secure
mounting.
b.
Inspect alternator (9) wiring for burned
or frayed wires and loose or broken
terminal connections. If loose, tighten.
If burned, frayed, or broken, replace or
repair wiring (WP 0090 00).
c.
Check alternator belts for wear and
tension.
d.
Inspect alternator mounting
bracket (10). If loose, tighten. If broken,
replace (WP 0085 00).
a.
Inspect radiator (6) for clogged or bent
fins and protruding objects. Clean
radiator and straighten bent fins.
b.
Test coolant freeze point.
c.
Air cleaner
element is torn,
dirty, or
contaminated.
b.
Wiring
connections are
loose or corroded.
b.
Wiring insulation
is missing,
frayed, or split; or
poor connections
are evident.
a.
Radiator is
clogged, bent, or
damaged.
3
4
2
1
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