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).

WARNING

If NBC exposure is suspected, all air

filter media should be handled by

personnel wearing protective

equipment. Consult your unit NBC

officer or NBC NCO for appropriate

handling or disposal instructions.

NBC contaminated filters must be

handled using adequate precautions

(FM 21-40) and must be disposed of by

trained personnel.

19

Semiannually

Air intake

system

a.

Inspect air cleaner (7) and air intake

tubes (9) for security and damage.

b.

Check air indicator tube (8) for kinks

and bends. Replace air indicator tube if

kinked or bent (WP 0041 00).

c.

Inspect air cleaner element for tears

c.

Air cleaner

and presence of dirt and oil. Clean or

element is torn, dirty,

replace as necessary (WP 0040 00).

or contaminated.

20

Semiannually

Master

Inspect master cylinder for leaks,

Master cylinder is

cylinder

damage, and security. Tighten if loose, or

leaking or damaged.

replace if leaking or damaged (WP 0156 00).

21

Semiannually

Charged

Inspect charged air cooler for bent and

Charged air cooler

air cooler

broken fins, loose mounting, corrosion, and

is bent, broken,

protruding objects. Clean charged air cooler,

loose, or damaged.

and

straighten bent fins. Replace charged

air cooler if damaged (WP 0072 00).

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