TM 9-2330-384-14&P
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Con't).
B-Before
D-During
A-After
W-Weekly
M-Monthly
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
INTERVAL
EQUIPMENT IS
ITEM
PROCEDURE: Check for and have Repaired, Filled, or
NOT READY/
NO. B D A W M Adjusted as required.
AVAILABLE IF:
CURBSIDE OF SEMITRAILER (Con't)
7
OPERATIONAL CHECKS
8
NOTE
Make operational checks after cou-
l
pling semitrailer to tractor (see para-
An assistant operator is required to
l
perform m a n y o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
checks.
Landing gear is dam
a. Check landing gear for damage and proper
a g e d o r will no
operation.
operate.
b. Check that tractor intervehicular electrical
cable and air connections are properly made
c. Check operation of all lights (see
TM 9-2320-273-10 or TM 9-2320-283-10).
Service brakes fail to
d. Test brake system by actuating the service
operate.
brakes.
Air leaks are found.
e. With semitrailer coupled to tractor, have an
assistant actuate the service brakes. Listen for
air leaks at air couplings, and at brake valves
and air reservoirs.
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