TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
TM-9-2350-256-10 - Page 529 of 796
Table 1.
Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) – Before - Continued.
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED OR
SERVICED
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT
NOT READY/
AVAILABLE IF:
17
BEFORE
Inter-
communication
System and
Radio Set
NOTE
Refer to TM 11-5830-340-12 (WP 0131) for
AN/VIC-1 (V) operation or
TM 11-5830-263-10 (WP 0131) for
AN/VIC-3 (V).
Check intercommunication system operation.
No means of
communication between
operator and track
commander.
18
BEFORE
Main Engine
Operation
1. Start main engine (WP 0010). If temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below start main engine with cold weather
procedures (WP 0059).
Main engine will not start.
2. Check main engine (WP 0011) for normal operation. Any gauges inoperative
or outside of normal
operating range.
3. Ensure SYSTEM WARNING indicator light is not
illuminated.
SYSTEM WARNING
Indicator light is
illuminated.
19
BEFORE
Brakes
CAUTION
If vehicle does not stop when brakes are
applied, place transmission selector
(WP 0012) to N and shut down main engine
(WP 0017). Failure to comply may cause
damage to equipment.
1. Move vehicle forward (WP 0014), apply brakes, and
ensure vehicle brakes are operating properly.
Brakes are inoperative.
2. Shift transmission selector (WP 0012) to P and set
parking brake, move steering wheel back and forth,
and ensure parking brake does not disengage.
Parking brake releases.
20
BEFORE
Hydraulic
System, Boom,
Main Winch,
Hoist Winch, and
Spade
CAUTION
Payout winch cable slowly. Fast initial
payout can cause cable to unspool. Failure
to comply may cause damage to equipment.
NOTE
Ensure main engine is running for the
following procedures.
1. Prepare main hydraulic system for operation
(WP 0073).
Hydraulic system
inoperative or any Class
III oil leaks.
2. Move the following hydraulic control handles and
check for response: boom, main winch, hoist winch,
and spade.
No response from boom,
main winch, hoist winch,
or spade.
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