TM 9-2330-356-14
CAUTION
Equipment operation is allowable with minor leaks (Class I or II). Of course, consideration must be
given to the fluid capacity in the item/system being-checked/inspected. When in doubt, notify your
supervisor.
M-Month
W-Weeklv
D-During
A-After
B-Before
.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Equipment Is Not
ITEM
PROCEDURE Check for and have repaired,
Ready/Available It
NO.
B
w
M
D
A
filled or adjusted as needed.
NOTE
Perform weekly as well as before PMCS if:
a. You are the assigned operator but have not
operated vehicle since last weekly.
b. You are operating vehicle for the first time.
MAKE THE FOLLOWING WALK AROUND
CHECKS:
1
Exterior of Vehicle.
a. Check for evidence of fuel leakage on or
Any fuel leakage is evident.
under semitrailer.
Fire extinguisher missing. Red
b. Check fire extinguishers for proper gage
button is up.
readings and check security of mounting brackets.
Red button should be down.
Tires and Wheels.
2
Tires have damage which
a. Inspect tires for unusual wear or damage.
could result in tire failure.
b. Check for proper air pressure.
Hard road surfaces 60 psi.
Cross country and sand 40 psi.
Wheel damaged or wheel nuts
c. Inspect wheels for cracks or other damage.
missing.
Check tightness of wheel nuts.
Towing Connections.
3
Bolt-on kingpin or upper cou-
a. Inspect bolt-on kingpin or upper coupler
(kingpin) plate for damage or loose mounting bolts.
pler (kingpin) plate damaged,
or mounting bolts loose.
Any welds are cracked o r
b. Visually inspect for obvious cracked or
broken.
broken welds along upper coupler (kingpin) plate.
Air leaks are evident.
c. Connect towing vehicle air lines to couplings
on semitrailer. With towing vehicle engine running,
check air lines and couplings for air leaks.
d. Connect towing vehicle electrical line to
Turn signal and stop lights not
receptacle on semitrailer. Check all lights for
operating. Towing vehicle in-
damage. Check that all lights are operating. if not
tervehicular cable is damaged
operating, check tightness of connection at
(cuts, cracks, broken wires,
receptacle. if tight, have unit maintenance test and
etc.).
repair lights. Check electrical line for damage.
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