C1,TM 9-2350-230-12
TABLE 2-2. BREAK-IN SERVICES
STEP
PROCEDURE
REFERENCE
DRIVE BELTS
1
Check tension of generator, fan, and coolant pump drive belts
Check vehicle for damage and loose attaching hardware.
NOTE. If vehicle is scheduled for storage in excess of
90 days, release tension on all drive belts, notify organiza-
tional maintenance personnel.
LUBRICATION
2
Check fuel and coolant levels Perform a complete suspension
lubrication (LO 9-2350-230-12), Appendix IV.
3
Check DD Form 1397 tag for engine and transmission oil viscosity
If tag states oil is of proper viscosity for local operation,
check the level (LO 9-2350-230-12) but do not change the
mil. OE10 may be added to PE1 or OE30 to PE2 to maintain
proper level in engine and transmission until first
scheduled change.
to engine oils OE10 and OE3S0, except that PE1 and AE2 have a
manner as the regularly used engine oil OE10 or OE30.
ROAD TEST
4
Drive 5 to 10 miles.
NOTE. If a vehicle w as driven to the using organization,
consider the mileage traveled as break-in mileage.
5
Observe all instruments and gages during road test
CAUTION:
Do not engage in excessive speeds, accelerate
rapidly, or in any way load the engine or power train to
capacity during the break-in period.
6
Stop vehicle every mile and check for overheated hubs on road
wheels and idler wheels, and for lubricant leaks.
AFTER ROAD TEST
7
Upon completion of road test, perform after-operation preventive-
maintenance checks and services (table 4-1, steps 75 through 100) and
notify organizational maintenance to retorque air cleaner hose clamps.
CORRECTION OF EQUIPMENT FAULTS
8
Correct and report all equipment faults.
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