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).

NOTE

Perform all semiannual and annual

checks listed in this table.

38

Biennially

Cooling

system

[RPL]

a.

Replace thermostat (WP 0077 00).

b.

Clean and flush radiator (WP 0068 00).

39

Biennially

Air com-

pressor

Remove discharge fittings and inspect

compressor discharge port and discharge

line for excessive carbon deposits. If there

are excessive carbon deposits, clean or

replace air compressor (WP 0169 00).

WARNING

Air system components are subject to

high pressure. Always relieve pressure

before loosening or removing air

system components. Failure to do so

may result in serious injury to

personnel.

Always wear eye protection when

draining air reservoirs. Failure to do so

may result in injury to personnel.