TM 9-2330-383-14&P
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OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) (CONT)
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance
Checks and Services (PMCS) - CONT
NOTE
Within the designated interval, these checks are to be performed in the
order listed.
B - Before
D - During
A - After
W - Weekly
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Equipment Is Not
Procedure: Check for and have
Ready/Available If:
repaired, filled, or adjusted
Item
Interval
as needed.
No.
B
D
A
W
4-
CONT
(1) Connect trailer to towing
allow 1-2 minutes for air
system to fully charge.
(2) Release towing vehicle
Rear pushrods do not
parking brake and check to
retract.
see if rear pushrods retract.
Uneven or no braking.
(3) Actuate service brakes.
Observe air chamber pushrods
to make sure brakes are
evenly applied. Be alert for
unusual difficulty in
stopping that would indicate
trailer service brakes are
malfunctioning.
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WARNING
A hot brake or drum can cause
serious burns. Exercise extreme
caution before attempting to
touch brake drum after use.
Slowly move hand toward drum. If
drum is overheated, radiated heat
will be felt before the hand
actually touches the drum.
(4) Cautiously feel brake drum
for abnormally hot or cold
hot or cold.
condition.
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