TM-9-2320-365-20-1
M1078 SERIES, 2 1/2-TON, 4 X 4, LIGHT MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (LMTV)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 1 OF 5
FEBRUARY 2006
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Table 2-1.
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont)
Item
No.
Interval
Location
Item to be
Checked
or
Serviced
Procedure
Not Fully Mission
Capable If:
1
Semiannual
Preservice
Checks
(CONT)
NOTE
Do not turn tires when turning wheel to check for
steering wheel free play.
f.
Place a strip of tape around steering wheel at
12 O'clock position. Turn steering wheel right
until resistance is felt. Place a ruler lightly
against outer rim of steering wheel with end of
ruler at one edge of tape. Turn steering wheel
left until resistance is felt. Measure distance
designated edge of tape has traveled. Maximum
free play measured at outside rim of steering
wheel is 2-1/2 in. (64 mm).
f.
Steering wheel
exceeds 2-1/2 in.
(64 mm) free play.
g.
Apply brake pedal with steady force. Vehicle
should slow down and stop without pulling to
one side or jerking. Release brake pedal. The
brakes should release immediately and without
difficulty.
g.
Brakes chatter,
pull to one side,
will not release, or
do not work.
h.
Observe vehicle response to road shocks, side
sway or continuous bouncing indicates a
malfunction.
h.
Handling is
unstable.
Do not hold steering wheel at full left or right
position for longer than 10 seconds. Oil
overheating and pump damage can result.
Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment.
i.
With vehicle stopped, turn steering wheel to
extreme left, then to extreme right to check for
binding or jerking.
i.
Hard steering is
evident.
j.
Check engine operation at all speeds. Ensure
that engine does not go over engine governed
speed - (55 mph or 2600 rpm).
j.
Engine exceeds
or fails to reach
governed speed.
CAUTION
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