TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1

2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 2

MAY 2001

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ITEM

NO.

INTERVAL

ITEM TO

CHECK/

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT NOT

READY/AVAILABLE

IF:

PROCEDURE

Table 1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Contd).

10

Semiannually

Fuel shut-

off switch

Hold fuel shutoff switch (5) in ON position.

Engine should stop immediately,

Fuel shutoff switch

without hesitation.

is inoperative.

11

Semiannually

Air cleaner

Test air cleaner indicator (4) for proper

operation:

a.

Remove clamp and cap from air

cleaner.

b.

Start engine (TM 9-2320-386-10) and

run at 1200 rpm.

c.

Using a piece of cardboard, cover

approximately 90 percent of air cleaner

opening.

d.

Observe air cleaner indicator (4) to see

d.

Air cleaner

if yellow band is visible. If yellow band is

indicator inoperative

visible, air cleaner indicator (4) is working

or yellow band is

properly. If not, air cleaner indicator (4) is

not showing.

defective or indicator tube is obstructed.

Stop engine (TM 9-2320-386-10).

e.

Remove cardboard and install cap

on air cleaner with clamp.

NOTE

Perform item 10 with engine running,

transmission in N (neutral), and

parking brake applied.

AFTER ROAD TEST

Perform all After Operation,

Weekly, and Monthly checks in

TM 9-2320-386-10. Then make the

following inspections in order

given, including kit items on

vehicle, if equipped.

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