TM 9-2330-326-14&P
3-4
Table 3-1. Operator/Crew PMCS (Cont.).
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO
CHECK/SERVICE
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT NOT
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
5
Before
Ground Boards
Chock Blocks
Check for presence and damaged/missing
hardware.
Ground boards cannot be
safely secured in brackets or
retaining hardware/ground
boards are missing.
Blocks are not present.
CAUTION
•
After
coupling
semitrailer
with truck, the scissor shoes
at the end of the landing legs
must be unlocked, swung up,
and locked in the up position
to
allow
for
maximum
clearance.
•
Before uncoupling semitrailer,
scissor shoes on the landing
legs must be unlocked, swung
down, and locked in the down
position.
•
Chock front and rear of tires
prior to coupling/uncoupling.
NOTE
The following checks must be
done
with
the
prime
mover
coupled
to
the
semitrailer.
Assistance
is
required
when
coupling
and
checking
semitrailer lights.
6
Before
Intervehicular Air
Hoses
Connect air lines to semitrailer gladhands.
With tractor engine running, check air lines
and gladhands for air leaks.
Air leaks are present.