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
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Table 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Con’t).
B-Before
D-During
A-After
W-Weekly
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
ITEM
PROCEDURE: CHECK FOR AND HAVE REPAIRED,
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
NO.
B
D
A
W
FILLED OR ADJUSTED AS NEEDED.
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
8
BRAKE SYSTEMS (Con’t)
WARNING
Cautiously feel each wheel hub and
brakedrum. Serious burns can result from
touching an overheated brakedrum.
c. During halts, cautiously feel wheel hubs and brake-
drums for overheating condition. Hot brakedrum in-
dicates dragging brakes.
9
LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS
a. Check operation of composite lights or stoplight-
Lights do not operate for night
taillights (if tactical situation permits).
mission.
b. Check for damaged or missing reflectors,
10
RETRACTABLE SUPPORT
a. Check tire for damage or low pressure. Correct tire
pressure is 60 psi (414 kPa).
b. Check operation of retractable support.
c. Inspect retractable support for damage and secure
mounting.
11
OPERATION
Ensure that trailer is tracking correctly with no side pull.
Be alert for any unusual noises while towing the trailer,
Stop and investigate any unusual noises.
12
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Check springs, hardware, and suspension for loose-
Loose, damaged, or missing
ness or damage.
components.
13
MISCELLANEOUS ASSEMBLIES
Inspect assemblies such as airbrake chamber, master
cylinder, and handbrake levers for looseness of
mounting or connections.
2-8
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