TM-9-2330-356-14

SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, BULK HAUL, SELF LOAD/UNLOAD M967 AND M967A1; SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, FUEL DISPENSING, AUTOMOTIVE M969 AND M969A1; SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, FUEL DISPENSING, UNDER/OVERWING AIRCRAFT M970 AND M970A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

OCTOBER 1990

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Table 3-1. Operator/Crew

B-Before

D-During

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Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Con‘t).

A-After

W-Weekly

M-Monthly

ITEM

NO.

14

15

16

17

18

B

INTERVAL

D

A

W

M

ITEM TO BE INSPECTED

PROCEDURE Check for and have repaired,

filled or adjusted as needed.

Rear Axles.

During movement of semitrailer, be aware of

wander or side pull. Listen for excessive noise.

These are indications of improper axle alinement.

Suspension.

a. Visually inspect bogie for obvious damage or

leaks.

b. Inspect springs for broken leaves.

c. Visually inspect torque rods and running gear

hardware for obvious damage.

Batteries.

Remove battery cover. Check electrolyte level in

each cell. If low, add distilled water. Check for

corrosion. Check for damage.

Battery Cables and Terminals.

Check for corrosion at terminals. Check cable

tightness on terminals. Check for cable damage.

Engine Assembly.

a. Drain water from both fuel filters. Loosen, but

do not remove drain plug at bottom of filter. Allow

fuel to drain until clear of water. Tighten drain plug.

b. Check that red area is not visible in air cleaner

dirt indicator. Remove and clean engine air cleaner

element, if required. Replace after six cleanings or

annually.

c. Listen for excessive engine noise which

indicates the muffler or exhaust pipes need

replacing.

d. Visually inspect for loose engine cowling or

shrouding.

e. Inspect for debris in grille of air cooling intake

area.

Equipment Is Not

Ready/Available If:

Semitrailer wanders, has side

pull, or axles have excessive

noise.

Class Ill leakage.

Loose or missing running gear

hardware.

Battery is damaged.

Engine does not operate if

required for mission.

Dirt indicator has red area

visible.

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