TM 9-2330-386-14&P
OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
NOTE
Do these checks and services in the order listed, within
the designated interval.
B - Before Operation D - During Operation A - After Operation
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Equipment is not
PROCEDURE: Check for and have repaired,
ready/available if:
filled, or adjusted as needed.
NOTE
P e r f o r m Before (B) PMCS if:
You are the assigned operator, but
a.
have not used the semitrailer since
the last inspection.
b.
You are using the semitrailer for
the first time.
NOTE
P e r f o r m the following inspections/
checks, before connecting the
s e m i t r a i l e r to the towing vehicle.
Kingpin
a. I n s p e c t kingpin for cracks
Cracked, bent, or
and bends.
d a m a g e d kingpin.
b. I n s p e c t kingpin plate for
C r a c k e d or dented
cracks and dents.
kingpin plate.
Air Hoses and Electrical Cables
H o s e s broken or
a. C h e c k intervehicular air hoses
a n d electrical cables for cuts and
missing.
breaks.
b. Inspect gladhands (brake hose
Gladhand missing,
c o u p l i n g s ) for security and/or damaged
b r o k e n , damaged or
o r missing seals.
missing seals.
E l e c t r i c a l Connections
a. I n s p e c t connector bodies for
secure mounting/damage.
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