TM-9-2320-366-20-1

M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 1 OF 5

FEBRUARY 2006

CHANGE 3

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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:

3

Semiannual

SERVICE

BRAKES

(CONT)

WARNING

Brake drums can become very hot

during vehicle operations. Place hand

near drum to check for excessive heat

but do not touch drum. Failure to comply

may result in injury to personnel.

CAUTION

Brake drum clearance must be checked

along centerline of brake shoe. Failure to

comply may result in damage to equipment.

NOTE

Over time a ridge will form on the outer

edge of the brake shoes. This is normal and

does not affect brake shoe serviceability.

h.

Examine and compare each brake drum for

evidence of overheating. Excessive heating

of brake drums may indicate a dragging

brake shoe. Cool brake drums could mean

improper adjustment, defective or inoperative

brakes, or rust on braking surfaces.

h.

Brake drums

are excessively

hot, cool, or

rusted.

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