TM 5-2420-230-10
Table 3-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for IHMEE. (Continued)
Item to be
Checked or
Not Fully Mission
Item
Serviced
Procedure
Capable If:
No.
Interval
Vehicle does not stop.
Systems Operation
b. Place transmission in forward gear and
Check -- Continued
allow vehicle to move. Operate the
service brakes. Vehicle should stop.
Parking brake does not
c. With PARK BRAKE lever ON, place
travel select control lever in second gear.
hold vehicle.
Vehicle should not move.
During
Steering
Check for any unusual steering noise,
Steering binds or is
17
binding, or difficulty in turning.
unresponsive.
Accelerator not working
During
Accelerator and
a. Check accelerator for proper operation.
18
properly.
Throttle Control
Hand throttle not working
b. Check hand throttle for proper operation
properly.
During
Transmission
Shift transmission in all ranges (Para 5-4);
Transmission does not
19
observe any unusual stiffness or binding.
operate.
During
Drive Line
Listen for unusual noises or vibrations.
Unusual noises or
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vibrations are present.
If a maintenance procedure must be
performed with the engine running, do not
leave vehicle unattended. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death.
Do not operate engine at low idle for long
periods (more than 10 min.). Operating
engine for long periods at low idle may
result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
Park vehicle (Para 5-13) and leave engine
running while performing checks 21
through 32d.
After
Horn
Check that horn sounds when horn switch is
Horn does not sound.
21
pressed (if tactical situation permits).
