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 57 of 223
Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Contd).
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO
CHECK/
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
NOT FULLY
MISSION
CAPABLE IF:
TM 9-2320-386-10
2-24
5
Before
Instru-
(Contd) Operation
ments
(Contd)
(Contd)
g.
Air pressure gauge (1) – 90-120 psi
g.
Air pressure
(621-827 kPa).
gauge reads 60 psi
(414 kPa) or below.
h.
Battery/generator gauge (2) – in
h.
Battery/gener-
green area.
ator gauge needle is
in red area.
i.
Fuel gauge (3) – indicates fuel
level.
6
Service
Operate service brakes (7) to determine
Service brakes do not
brakes
stopping ability. Check for pulling to
operate properly, or
one side, grabbing, or other abnormal
brake pedal goes
operation.
within two inches
of floorboard.
7
Trans-
Shift transmission through all driving
Transmission control
mission
ranges.
lever is stiff or binding.
WARNING
If air pressure reading is below
60 psi (414 kPa), braking will
require excessive pedal force.
Shut down engine and check to
see what is wrong. Failure to
obtain correct air pressure may
result in injury or death to
personnel.
1
2
3
WARNING
Ensure adequate air pressure has
been attained prior to performing
step a, and be prepared to apply
the service brakes if necessary.
CAUTION
Do not hold engine speed at
2,000 RPM for more than five
seconds while performing step a.
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