TM-9-2320-386-10
2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); OPERATOR’S MANUAL
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-386-10 - Page 53 of 223
a.
You are the assigned operator,
but have not operated the vehicle since
the last weekly inspection.
b.
You are operating the vehicle for
the first time.
MAKE THE FOLLOWING
WALK-AROUND CHECKS:
VEHICLE EXTERIOR
1
a.
Visually check for underinflated
a.
Tires have leaks,
and unserviceable tires and security
cuts, gouges, cracks,
of mount (including spare). Check tires
or bulges which could
for leaks, cuts, gouges, cracks, or
result in tire failure
bulges. Remove all penetrating
during operation
objects.
and cannot be
replaced with spare
tire.
b.
Visually check for obvious
damage to body and cab that would
impair operation.
(1)
Check for missing or damaged
(1)
Dropside hinges
dropside hinges (1) and pins (2).
and pins are missing
or damaged.
(2)
Check for missing or damaged
(2)
Troop seat retain-
troop seat retainer pins (4).
er pins are missing
or damaged.
(3)
Check for missing or damaged
(3)
Troop seat
seat latches (3).
latches are missing
or damaged.
(4)
Check for missing or damaged
(4)
Safety strap is
safety strap (5).
missing or damaged.
NOTE
• Step 1 applies to M35A3C
dropside vehicles only.
• Steps 2 through 5 apply
only if vehicle is to be used to
transport troops.
Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO
CHECK/
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
NOT FULLY
MISSION
CAPABLE IF:
TM 9-2320-386-10
2-20
Before
Operation
NOTE
Perform Weekly as well as
Before Operation PMCS if:
NOTE
Item 1 will be accomplished as
the walk-around inspection is
performed.
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