TM-9-2330-247-14-P
CHASSIS, TRAILER: GENERAL PURPOSE, 3-1/2 TON, 2-WHEEL, M353
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS)
MARCH 1992
TM-9-2330-247-14-P - Page 27 of 320
TM 9-2330-247-14&P
ITEM
NO.
1
2
Table 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
B-Before
D-During
A-After
INTERVAL
B
D
A
W
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
PROCEDURE: Check for and have repaired, filled, or
adjusted as needed.
NOTE
. Perform Weekly (W) as well as Before
(B) PMCS if:
a. You are the assigned operator but
have not used the trailer since the
last Weekly.
b. You are operating the trailer for the
first time.
. Perform the following checks/services
BEFORE coupling trailer to towing
vehicle.
DRAWBAR COUPLER AND SAFETY CHAINS
a. Inspect drawbar coupler for secure mounting or ob-
vious damage.
b. Inspect safety chains for secure mounting or ob-
vious damage.
INTERVEHICULAR AIR HOSES
Inspect air hoses (3) and air couplings (2) for damage.
Clean dirt from mounting surfaces of air couplings as
required (para 3-8).
W-Weekly
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
READY/AVAlLABLE IF:
Drawbar coupler cracked, loose,
bent, or welds cracked.
Safety chains missing or mount-
ing cracked.
Air hose or air coupling is broken,
missing, or preformed packing is
missing.
2-5
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