TM 9-2330-386-14&P
OPERATOR/CREW
PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES - Continued
B - Before Operation D - During Operation A - After Operation
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Interval
PROCEDURE: Check for and have repaired,
E q u i p m e n t is not
Item
D
A
B
filled, or adjusted as needed.
ready/available if:
no.
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Accessories
a.
( s e e Appendix c ) .
b.
Inspect assemblies such as wheel
c h o c k s and ground boards for looseness
of mountings or connections.
A n y racks or
c . Look for presence of stakes and
racks.
stakes missing.
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Operation
Any condition that
a. Be alert for any unusual noises while
would affect safe
towing semitrailer.
Stop and investigate
operation is
any unusual noises.
evident.
Semitrailer wanders
b.
Ensure that semitrailer is tracking
or pulls to side.
properly with no side pull.
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Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
Para
Para
After Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Preparation for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slinging Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation for Movement . . . . . . . . .
2-16 PREPARATION FOR USE.
Perform the preventive maintenance checks and services (B - Before Operation Column)
listed on page 2-10 before doing the following procedures. These checks and services
will determine that the semitrailer is ready for operation.
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