TM 9-2330-247-14&P
Table 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
W-Weekly
A-After
B-Before
D-During
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
ITEM
PROCEDURE: Check for and have repaired, filled, or
READY/AVAlLABLE IF:
NO.
A
W
adjusted as needed.
B
D
NOTE
Perform Weekly (W) as well as Before
(B) PMCS if:
a. You are the assigned operator but
have not used the trailer since the
last Weekly.
b. You are operating the trailer for the
first time.
Perform the following checks/services
BEFORE coupling trailer to towing
vehicle.
DRAWBAR COUPLER AND SAFETY CHAINS
1
Drawbar coupler cracked, loose,
a. Inspect drawbar coupler for secure mounting or ob-
bent, or welds cracked.
vious damage.
Safety chains missing or mount-
b. Inspect safety chains for secure mounting or ob-
ing cracked.
vious damage.
INTERVEHICULAR AIR HOSES
2
Air hose or air coupling is broken,
Inspect air hoses (3) and air couplings (2) for damage.
missing, or preformed packing is
Clean dirt from mounting surfaces of air couplings as
missing.
required (para 3-8).
