TM 9-2330-373-14 & P
Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (cont}
NOTE
Within designated interval, these checks are to be performed in the order listed.
B - Before
D - During
A - After
W - Weekly
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
ITEM
PROCEDURE:
Equipment is Not
NO
B
D
AWM
Ready/Available If:
9
BRAKES
During operation, apply semi-
trailer brakes several times and
check for any unusual conditions
or unsatisfactory performance
(grabbing, pulling or slow brakes),
10
TRACKING
Pull semitrailer straight
Vehicle pulls to
ahead and check for any side pull,
side or wanders.
wander, shimmy or slack between
kingpin and fifth wheel lock.
11
BRAKE DRUM AND HUB
(TEMPERATURES)
WARNING
Overheated brake drums and
hubs can cause severe burns
to personnel when touched.
After operations, cautiously
feel brake drums and hubs for
excessive heat.
TA 314868
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