TM-9-2330-326-14-P
SEMITRAILER, TACTICAL, DROP DECK BREAKBULK/CONTAINER TRANSPORTER, 22-1/2 TON, M871A3
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
FEBRUARY 2006
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Table 3-1. Operator/Crew PMCS.
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO
CHECK/SERVICE
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT NOT
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
NOTE
Perform weekly as well as before PMCS if:
•
You are the assigned operator but
have
not
operated
the
semitrailer
since the last weekly PMCS.
•
You are operating the semitrailer for
the first time.
CAUTION
Reference
prime
mover
technical
manual.
Insure
all
operations
are
adhered to, i.e., coupling, fifth wheel
load
and
position,
load
capabilities,
speeds,
on/off
road
operation,
and
adverse weather/road operations.
NOTE
Perform the following inspections and
checks before connecting the semitrailer
to the towing vehicle.
1
Before
Kingpin
a. Visually inspect kingpin for obvious damage
and wear. Make sure kingpin and bolster
plate are greased.
Kingpin is damaged or
shows obvious wear.
b. Visually inspect bolster plate for obvious
damage, bowing, and cracked welds.
Bolster plate is bowed
or welds are cracked.
c. Check to make sure bolster plate drain holes
are not plugged.
Bolster plate drain holes
are plugged.
2
Before
Converter Box
Check for obvious damage or missing hardware.
Damaged or missing
hardware.
3
Before
Voltage
Receptacles
Visually check for damage.
Receptacles are
damaged.
4
Before
Gladhands
Inspect
gladhands
for
damage,
missing
or
worn/cracked seals, missing hardware, and free
swing-away operation.
Gladhands are
damaged, seals
worn/cracked or
missing, missing
hardware, and free
operation.
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