TM-9-2320-429-10

TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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Table 1.

PMCS - BEFORE - Continued

Item

No.

Interval

Item to

be

Checked

or

Serviced

Procedure

Equipment

Not Ready/

Available If:

a. Check gauge for proper

pressure.

Pressure

gauge nee-

dle in RE-

CHARGE

area.

b. Ensure fire extinguisher

mounting is secure.

c.

Check for damaged or

missing seal.

Seal broken

or missing.

WARNING

•

During normal vehicle

operation, cooling system

can become very hot.

Allow cooling system to

cool prior to servicing.

Failure to comply may

result in injury to

personnel.

•

Use extreme care when

removing radiator cap.

Sudden release of

pressure can cause a

steam flash. Slowly

loosen radiator cap to the

first stop to relieve

pressure before

removing radiator cap

completely. Failure to

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